Keeper of the Stories

Keeper of the Stories is a "You Can Do It" book. It is designed especially for older beginning writers who want to write about their life and family. Rich in anecdotes and student work, this book serves as a source of encouragement and motivation to write. It addresses issues such as crafting a story from very little information, creating dialogue, and beginning and ending their stories.

WHAT READERS SAY...

Heidi recognized the need for a motivational book addressing the specific issues faced by older beginning writers.She has created a venue in which one can gain confidence while correcting common errors. Our students have enriched Heidi's experience, and in turn, she has inspired them. Other writers will find this an extremely useful text.
Jane Sulzberger, Coordinator, LifeLong Learning Society

When I signed up for a writing class, I had not done any serious writing since my college freshman English in 1948. Not only are Heidi's classes interesting, they stimulate my mind. Writing has become my passion, and I am now writing a book based on a story I created in her class. At 70, I find that very exciting.
Toney Chambers, LifeLong Learning Society Member

This manual will be of invaluable help to anyone wanting to get started writing memoirs and family stories. Full of humor, insight,and practical techniques for tapping memories and recreating them on the page, the book's exercises can be easily adapted to suit a range of ages. Heidi Hartwiger's vibrant, encouraging voice makes this book a delightful companion through the journey of exploring and preserving memories.
Susan Weinberg, Co-Director of Creative Writing Appalachian State University

182 pages, 6 X 9 inches, Softcover, Parkway Publishers Inc., ISBN: 1887905596