From Life to Legacy: How to Turn Your Lived Experience into Compelling Story

A workshop on transforming personal moments into meaningful, publishable writing.

Join Mary E. Knippel—journalist of 40 years and Soul Story Mentor—as she guides writers to transform lived moments into powerful, resonant stories. In this 90-minute workshop, you’ll explore craft, truth, and intuition to uncover the story beneath the story and write with clarity, courage, and authentic voice.

Schedules

  • Occurs Thursday, January 8th, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm

Venue

San Mateo Public Library

55 W 3rd Ave
San Mateo, CA 94402

Contact

David M Strom

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