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'Everything has changed' - capturing a moment of transformation

'Everything has changed' - capturing a moment of transformation

A small example of a transformative moment that might help you come up with an idea for my Summer Flash Memoir Competition... (can't promise it's any good!!)

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I have been thinking about the Summer Flash Memoir Competition I wrote about last week - you can catch up on it here:

Summer Flash Memoir Competition

Summer Flash Memoir Competition

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And I wanted to have a go at writing a short piece about transformation. What I landed on was writing from a threshold, at that moment of change, when you know that what came before is no longer viable. It’s impossible to go back. You can only move forwards. This is a good place from which to write because there is a lot of energy and friction in this moment, the tension of hope and newness mixed with fear of the unknown. So, below, I’ve given it a go, to give you a sample of what I had in mind when I set up this competition. It might help nudge you in the right direction, if you’re sitting on the fence and unsure which way to turn. There are only a few days left for the discounted rate on the paid sub, for you to take part. Until Monday it’s 15% off a yearly sub.

If you write memoir or are interested in memoir, you get so much from a paid membership: live zoom workshops; craft essays, original interviews with published writers, a chance to see early proof copies of INTO BEING, a wonderful supportive community. Come and join my community of memoir lovers. I look forward to getting to know you.

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