Released on: May 3, 2008, 9:33 pm

Press Release Author: Linda Joy Myers

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary: National Association of Memoir Writers Founder Linda Joy
Myers and author Kay Adams present a free, interactive teleseminar entitled "Weaving
the Threads of Story: Finding Inspiration in Unexpected Places."

Press Release Body: Author Kay Adams joins National Association of Memoir Writers
Founder Linda Joy Myers for a free, interactive teleseminar entitled "Weaving the
Threads of Story: Finding Inspiration in Unexpected Places." Both are therapists
with a specialty in writing as a healing journey. Adams and Myers will talk about
the power of memoir writing to heal and leave a legacy as well as explore five ways
to jump-start your memoir writing from the Inside out. "Every memoir writer
occasionally bumps up against fallow fields, dry wells, or barren plains," says
Adams. "When you\'re as blank as the page, you have to inspire yourself to write
freshly again."

The seminar is scheduled for Thursday May 8th at 11 AM PDT. To sign up visit the Web
site. The agenda includes thought-provoking topics such as:

. How fresh language can provide the impetus for curious re-engagement
. Why taking yourself on a walk can provide just the inspiration you need
. How questions can be used as profound catalysts for reconnection
. How to use metaphor, image and symbol to jump-start your story
. How to discover the \"story behind the story\" in familiar family tales

"These simple yet powerful ideas can transform dullness into delight," says Adams.
"There will be time for listener questions and involvement. Come prepared to take
notes." Myers encourages those interested to sign up even if they can't make the
call. Those who sign up will be able to access the audio on the NAMW site as a
download.

About Kathleen Adams LPC, PTR
Kathleen Adams LPC, PTR is a licensed psychotherapist and Director of the Center for
Journal Therapy in Denver. She has taught journal writing as a tool for personal
growth and creative self-expression for 23 years. She is the author of Journal to
the Self, The Write Way to Wellness, Scribing the Soul and three other books. Kay\'s
memoir writing classes at the University of Denver\'s Enrichment Program, where she
teaches these techniques, are consistently wait-listed. She is currently writing
her first novel. For more information, visit the Web site at
http://www.journaltherapy.com.

About Linda Joy Myers, Ph.D.
Linda Joy Myers, Ph.D., is the President and Founder of The National Association of
Memoir Writers and the author of the prize-winning Don't Call Me Mother, & Becoming
Whole: Writing Your Healing Story, a finalist for the 2008 ForeWord Book of the Year
award. Linda been a therapist in Berkeley for over twenty-seven years and combines
her background in art, clinical work, and writing to offer unique memoir trainings
in the Bay Area and nationally. For more information, visit the Web site at
http://www.namw.org.

Web Site: http://www.memoriesandmemoirs.com

Contact Details: Linda Joy Myers
Memories and Memoirs
http://www.memoriesandmemoirs.com
1700 Solano Ave
Berkeley CA 94707
USA
510-524-3898
linda@memoriesandmemoirs.com