{"title":"Story Writing Workshops","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCreated and led by Leigh-Ann Ouellet. \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeigh-Ann is an author whose work is rooted in resilience and honest storytelling. Her memoir shows her own path from adversity to insight, demonstrating how purpose can emerge from pain. She now supports and empowers writers in crafting their own narratives with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/3884\/8359\/files\/book_signing_photo.jpg?v=1770558118\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLimited tickets NOW on sale!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWorkshop 1 - Discover your story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA workshop for beginners who don't know where to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook a personalized workshop for your group by emailing laopublishing.inc@outlook.com.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 minutes (virtual through MS Teams)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$59 CAD + taxes p.p. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup rates available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have a story. You just need a way in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany aspiring memoirists and nonfiction writers feel overwhelmed or unsure where to begin. Maybe they're stuck halfway through. You’re not alone and you’re not doing anything wrong. Writing about your life is emotional. It's complex. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese intimate, interactive workshops are designed to help you understand your story, reconnect with your purpose, and move forward with clarity. You won’t learn grammar rules or technical craft. You’ll learn how to think like a storyteller - just with a little more direction. It is designed for small groups so that everyone gets a chance to ask questions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWorkshop 2 - Building your momentum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill a workshop for beginners, but maybe they need a little nudge. Maybe they are facing writer's block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook a personalized workshop for your group by emailing laopublishing.inc@outlook.com.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 minutes (virtual through MS Teams)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$59 CAD + taxes p.p.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup rates available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ve started writing - a few chapters, a handful of scenes, maybe a random collection of moments - but now you’re stuck. Something isn’t clicking, the story feels weird, or you’re unsure what belongs. You’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a moment every writer hits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis session is an intimate and interactive developmental workshop designed to help you understand what you’ve actually written, why you’re stuck, and how to move forward with clarity and confidence. It is designed for small groups so that everyone gets a chance to ask questions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, we’ll address the stuckness you’re facing, reconnect you with the core of your story, and examine one chapter or scene through a gentle, supportive lens - no grammar, no line edits, no pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGENERAL INFORMATION \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you need to participate in these sessions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour electronic device of choice and the most comfortable seat in your house. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn open mind. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomething to write with (pen\/paper or word processing software).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaybe snacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOh, and $59.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAll sessions are non-refundable.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are meant for educational and developmental purposes only. Workshops and related materials are delivered in English, however facilitator is bilingual. Participants may ask questions in French or in English. Translations will occur accordingly to support integrity of session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeynotes, coaching services, and related trainings are supported by concepts inspired by the \u003cem\u003eResilience Institute's Resilience Coaching Program\u003c\/em\u003e and informed by evidence‑based practices. They are also aligned with standards recognized by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). While Leigh‑Ann has her certification in Resilience Coaching through the Resilience Institute, she is not a therapist, counsellor, psychologist, or medical professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll information, tools, and guidance provided in these sessions are intended for educational and professional‑development purposes only. They are not a substitute for mental‑health treatment, clinical intervention, therapeutic or legal advice. Participants should seek support from qualified healthcare or legal professionals for any personal concerns requiring clinical care or legal advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy participating in any workshop, coaching service, or event supported by LAO Publishing Inc., you acknowledge and accept the above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"discover-your-story-story-writing-workshop-march-21","title":"Discover your story - Story Writing Workshop","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRegistration confirmation and workshop details will be sent to your email within 24 hours of completing purchase. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour story is waiting. This intimate workshop cuts through the noise and self-doubt that keeps writers stuck, whether you're facing a blank page or lost in the middle of your memoir. 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