Shinfield Book Festival - Author Vanessa Holburn

Do you have a story to tell? Join local journalist and author Vanessa Holburn for an introduction to the art of life writing – from journals and diaries to longer biographies and memoirs. On the day, discover the joy of writing through carefully selected readings presented alongside prompts for you to try. You’ll leave with tips and tricks to inspire a regular writing practice.

Life writing can help you process emotions and events, past and present and is a great way to preserve family histories for later generations.

What to bring: Please bring a notebook and pen to write with, or if you prefer, a laptop to type your work.

Author Bio Vanessa has spent over 30 years in the publishing industry, working across consumer and trade press, digital media and communication agencies. Her work has appeared in national newspapers including The Telegraph, The Express and The Mirror, as well as magazines such as Private Eye, Fabulous, Woman’s Own, Hello! and Bella. She focuses on real-life stories and personal experience. She is the author of six non-fiction books covering historical and political topics, including a memoir and an anthology of women’s secret stories.