Write Your Family History Workshop with Rae Luckie

Eurobodalla Libraries offer a wide range of books, audiobooks, DVDs, and magazines which are available for loan from any of our 3 branches atBatemans Bay, Moruya, and Narooma. Library members can also enjoy access to a range of online resources. Why not attend oneof our many programs or eventsand learn a new skill, or be entertained. It’s free to join the library.Find out more.

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Rae holds a PhD in auto/biographical writing, Graduate Diplomas in Education and Family History, and a Master of History.

Batemans Bay Library

Cost: $5 per personCome along to the Batemans Bay Library this August as we celebrate Family History Month.Professional writing teacher, mentor and editor Rae Luckie will be running a family history writing workshop. Are you interested in writing your own family history or memoir? Or maybe using family history as a basis for fiction or historical fiction? This workshop will provide information, ideas, and resources to develop your project and spark your creativity.Rae holds a PhD in auto/biographical writing, Graduate Diplomas in Education and Family History, and a Master of History specialising in family history.She will be sharing her expertise on topics including:<ul><li>Where do I begin</li><li>Researching family/history</li><li>Writing tips: Bringing your history to life</li><li>About publishing/copyright</li><li>Delights, perils, and pitfalls — whose story</li></ul>Participants will need to bring writing paper, pens, coloured pencils or textas and a photo of a place you would like to write about.Bookings required.For more information on library events, visit:<a href="https://www.esc.nsw.gov.au/community/libraries/whats-on" title="https://www.esc.nsw.gov.au/community/libraries/whats-on" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.esc.nsw.gov.au/community/libraries/whats-on</a>Terms and conditions<ul><li>Your attendance at events supported by Eurobodalla Libraries may be digitally recorded through photographs and/or video recordings. Images may be used for promotional purposes on council’s websites, publications, social media or by newspapers. By attending this session, you agree to these terms. If you do not wish your image (or the image of your child) to be published, please notify staff before the event.</li></ul><ul><li>Bookings are essential and spaces are limited.</li><li>A maximum of 4 tickets can be booked per event.</li></ul><ul><li>Age ranges are placed on events to ensure children have the best experience possible. Please do not book your child into an event if they do not meet this requirement.</li></ul><ul><li>Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow the event to run on time.</li></ul>Cancellations<ul><li>Our events often book out. If you are unable to attend, please let us know before the event so we can allocate your spot to another person.</li></ul><ul><li>Occasionally, we need to cancel an event due to insufficient bookings or unforeseen circumstances. If we need to cancel an event you will be notified via email or telephone and your ticket fee will be fully refunded. Events cancelled by Eurobodalla Libraries will not incur a cancellation fee.</li></ul><ul><li>You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before the start of an event and have your ticket fee refunded. These cancellations will incur a small Eventbrite booking fee. To cancel, log into Eventbrite using the email you used to purchase your ticket.</li></ul><ul><li>If you need to cancel within 48 hours and would like to discuss your situation with the Library Coordinator please email library@esc.nsw.gov.au</li></ul>

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