I have run memoir and personal essay workshops and retreats in Greece, Spain, and the UK. If you're interested in organizing a retreat or a workshop, please reach out here.
Some of the testimonials:
Some of the testimonials:
Margarita is an amazing writer and great mentor. Her class was highly inspiration for me to embark on my own novel-writing journey. the class I took from her was about memoir writing, and I’ll never forget her first lesson: Write what you DON’T know. Meaning, fill in all those details that you may not remember exactly. I’ve taken it to heart ever since.
I think her editorial notes were spot on, and her teaching style is very organized and easy to follow. She’s got an easy-going attitude, and I never felt judged, which is what you want in a writing instructor!
- Amanda
Margarita presented the materials in such away that it was easy to absorb and understand. Margarita is funny and charming, and her style is conversational. She brings a lot of credibility, with her personal accomplishments and successful journey as a writer herself. I left the workshop feeling inspired, and with some new tools to use in my craft.
Another highlight of the workshop was getting to meet other participants and hear their stories. The other writers were highly engaged and encouraging of one another. It was all-around a positive experience.
- Novelda
A truly inspiring memoir week!
- Emily
The workshop facilitated by Margarita was without doubt the best retreat I have been on. Margarita became one of us – one of the group. This is rare with a tutor. I have attended many writing courses, workshops, conferences and retreats over the last twelve years. I know about these things. Margarita prepared for her morning workshops as you would expect. She joined us for coffee, breakfast and lunch as you may expect. Margarita joined the group walkers in the afternoon, joined us for our cream tea, wine o’clock before dinner, dinner and after dinner conversation. Having been a tutor myself in a previous day job, it’s not easy to talk shop continually and spend your down time with your attendees. Margarita did. Not that we talked about writing all the time, but Margarita was more than willing to share her writing knowledge and experience with us whenever we wanted. We had the most in-depth conversations about important life issues, well we would, we are memoirists. Margarita taught me about personal essay writing and how I can use this form of life writing in my work-in-progress memoir.
- Sue
Margarita's memoir class gave me the tools and confidence to shape my ideas into compelling personal essays. Margarita's supportive teaching style and constructive tips on publication helped me imagine new ways of crafting my life stories.
- Clare
Thank you so much for your guidance, advice and input during the workshop. It has helped me to move forward with my writing and given me more confidence in my abilities.
- Gary
The memoir retreat with Margarita has offered me all the ideas, tools and support that I needed to begin my writing journey. Margarita has a very gentle, clear and engaging style. She is able to feel the stories that all of us have within us. The specific exercises, along with very clear instructions, made the whole process quite spontaneous and enjoyable. I will certainly do another retreat or course with her in the near future.
- Bhavna
