# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Beginning a memoir @ South Dunedin
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Beginning a memoir: guidance and friendly discussion on putting your life into words.

Led by Barbara and Chris Else, authors and teachers of creative writing.

• Barbara Else: Laughing at the Dark shortlisted for Ockham Awards 2024; Prime Minister’s Award for Literary Achievement 2025.

• Chris Else: novelist; experienced bookseller, publisher, and literary agent.

What to expect:

• Getting started
• Finding your audience
• Deciding what to include
• Writing tips, tricks and techniques
• Try writing your own memoir piece (bring laptop or pen and paper)

BOOKINGS Required through Dunedin Public Libraries website:   https://www.dunedinlibraries.govt.nz/news-and-events/events-calendar#event=78348965;instance=20260618133000?popup=1&lang=en-US

FREE
Thursday 18 June | 1.30pm – 3pm
South Dunedin Community Library
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dunedin/beginning-a-memoir-south-dunedin/200030150182330
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dunedin
- **state**: OT
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 148 King Edward Street, South Dunedin, Dunedin 9012
- **lat**: -45.89369
- **long**: 170.4989
- **full address**: 148 King Edward Street, South Dunedin, Dunedin 9012, 148 King Edward St, South Dunedin, Dunedin 9012, New Zealand, Dunedin

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Beginning a memoir @ South Dunedin being held?
  - **A:** Beginning a memoir @ South Dunedin takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 148 King Edward Street, South Dunedin, Dunedin 9012, 148 King Edward St, South Dunedin, Dunedin 9012, New Zealand, Dunedin.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Beginning a memoir @ South Dunedin?
  - **A:** Beginning a memoir @ South Dunedin is organized by Dunedin Public Libraries.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Beginning a memoir @ South Dunedin is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dunedin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Beginning a memoir @ South Dunedin sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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