Detroit Writing Room coach Elizabeth Ann Atkins, CEO of Two Sisters Writing & Publishing, will draw upon her experience of writing 33 books, including many memoirs for highly accomplished individuals, such as former Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer.

You’ll learn the nuts and bolts of memoir writing, as well as techniques for capturing your readers’ attention by focusing your content and expressing it with pizzazz.

You’ll also get to hear how best-selling author, certified diversity speaker and TV journalist/movie critic Lee Thomas wrote his memoir, "Turning White." Featured on many local and national TV shows, his book chronicles his dramatic and touching experience with vitiligo that elevated him to a global speaking platform that has inspired people everywhere.

In addition, Elizabeth will teach you how to: express your authentic self; craft suspenseful scenes and cliffhangers that keep your readers turning pages; write realistic dialogue; describe settings; select themes; pick a title for your book; utilize your fiction-writing skills to recreate historic scenes based on your research; bring every scene to life; and so much more.

She’ll also explain your options for publishing your memoir.

Looking back on your life is a powerful exercise that has many unexpected benefits. It enables you to celebrate how far you’ve come, and assess where you want to go. Your memoir also educates, inspires, and entertains people by showcasing your unique triumphs, expertise and knowledge.