Your Life in Small Stories: A Gentle Introduction to Writing Micro Memoirs
“Every life is made of small stories worth remembering, sharing, and preserving.”
In this welcoming four-hour workshop, you’ll discover how ordinary memories can become meaningful stories through guided reflection, conversation, and simple writing invitations. Along the way, you’ll write two original micro-memoirs, experience the joy of having your stories witnessed by others, and leave with fresh eyes for the moments that quietly shape a life. No previous writing experience is necessary—only curiosity and a willingness to remember. Participants should bring a laptop, tablet, or pen and notebook to use for writing.
By the end of this 4-hour workshop, participants will:
- Experience the power of memory as a source of creativity and personal storytelling.
- Discover that ordinary moments often hold extraordinary meaning.
- Write two short, life-inspired stories using guided memory invitations.
- Experience the gift of having their stories heard and witnessed by others.
- Leave with renewed confidence that their own life is rich with stories worth remembering, sharing, and preserving.
- Feel inspired to continue collecting and writing the small stories that make up their lives.
Registration Information
Class Fee:
- $75.00 for non-members
- $67.50 for BRMAA members
Register:
Skill Level:
- Beginner
- Maximum Students – 8
Session Length & Date:
August 1st, 2026
- 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Instructor Name:
- Jessie Hayden
About the Instructor
Jessie Hayden
Jessie Hayden is a retired educator, instructional designer, and writer living in the mountains of Blue Ridge, Georgia. After 26 years teaching English and designing learner-centered courses in higher education, she now combines her passions for storytelling, nature, and lifelong learning. Through micro memoirs, guided journaling, and creative workshops, Jessie invites others to discover the extraordinary hidden within ordinary moments. Her work celebrates memory, connection, and the quiet stories that shape our lives.

