Memory and the Memoir
While writing your memoir, unless you diligently kept detailed diaries or filmed your life — which is very possible in these social media-heavy days — you’re dependent on your memory for your information.
Finding Her Voice: A Conversation with Memoirist Gail Rice
At 71, Sydney psychologist Gail Rice is stepping into a new chapter—as an emerging writer exploring aging, desire, and the power of storytelling. She’s an alumna of the SPARKS FLY/Imaginative Storm memoir-writing workshop with Allegra Huston.
Another Wonderful Memoir Workshop with Allegra Huston
Last October, we hosted Allegra Huston’s third sold out memoir workshop. A great group of people gathered at our gorgeous venue — The Bluenose Lodge, in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia — for another transformative five days.
Imaginative Storm: A Chat with SPARKS FLY Instructor Allegra Huston
Instructor and author Allegra Huston has collaborated with SPARKS FLY retreats since the beginning, and we finally get to chat with her about her inspirations, the challenges of memoir writing, and the Imaginative Storm technique that helped her, and can help you, overcome similar challenges.
A Writing Workshop and a Spa Holiday: What a Perfect Combination!
Relaxation is a great way to let your thoughts drift and free your mind from everyday concerns. Is there any better way to relax than being pampered? Check out these nearby spas!
Beautiful Beginnings: A Chat with SPARKS FLY Instructor Kate Christensen
We caught up with SPARKS FLY instructor Kate Christensen to talk about the books that shaped her, the rituals that keep her writing, and we learn a couple of great writing tips along the way.
Happy New Year! SPARKS FLY Retreats Is Growing!
We are really pleased to announce SPARKS FLY 2025 workshops! Not only will Allegra Huston be returning to lead her third memoir workshop, but we’re excited to announce that we’ll also be hosting Kate Christensen’s very first workshop in Lunenberg, Nova Scotia.
Appreciating 2023, Looking Forward to SPARKS FLY Retreats in 2024
After a long and irksome wait due to COVID-19, SPARKS FLY retreats were finally able to hold our first two workshops in beautiful Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. The retreats went better than we could have ever anticipated. And there are more to come!
An Inspiring Creativity Training Workshop
It was wonderful to watch participants find their unique creative voices, and find them they did. Some discovered talents they never knew they had, some honed skills they had merely danced around and others found the validation to embrace the gifts they suspected they had, but could not commit to.
Get Your Creativity Flowing
Are you afraid to put pen to paper, or paint to canvas? Does a daunting sheet of blank paper bring dread into your heart? Do you wonder what could you possibly have to express to the world? Are you stuck? Do not fear. Everybody is creative! Including you.