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Your Untold Story: Revealing the Truth in Memoir
A One-Day Workshop with Mark Matousek
February 21, 2026
10:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
3703 S.E. Cesar E. Chavez
Portland, Oregon 97202
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Early Registration Fee: $150.00 USD
(Register before January 31, 2026)
Full Workshop Fee: $180.00 USD
(After January 31, 2026)

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”

~ Maya Angelou
Your story matters—especially the parts you’ve kept quiet. In this one-day immersive workshop, Mark guides you through a series of practices designed to help you write fearlessly, face the truths you’ve avoided, and craft a memoir that truly resonates.
Whether you’re just beginning, or hoping to deepen your memoir practice, Mark’s Writing to Awaken method offers tools to help you move beyond hesitation and self-doubt toward clarity and authentic expression. Known for his insightful questions, Mark creates a safe, supportive space where you can work to break through writing blocks, overcome shame, and find the heart of the story only you can tell.
This is harder than it looks, Mark teaches. The craft of shaping personal experience on the page, maintaining objectivity, and articulating hidden truths requires a great deal of practice. Mark brings three decades’ experience as an award-winning memoirist and teacher to his inspiring work with students, which has helped thousands around the world to reach their creative and professional goals.

“Mark is a total treasure and a master storyteller in his own right. He makes a profound, pure-hearted, and honest connection with each student. Travel with him to the absolute edge of your best self and I promise that your creative life will never be the same!”

~ Mickaela, USA
Your Untold Story is not just another writing workshop—it’s a powerful, one-day journey into fearless self-discovery and -expression. Unlike most writing instructors, Mark emphasizes honesty over technique, courage over syntax, and the passion for self-discovery as much as literary ambition or technique. Through guided exercises and supportive coaching, you’ll gain tools to help you express yourself with authenticity and confidence, transforming your writing and your perspective.
This workshop will provide you with:
~ Practical techniques to overcome fear and shame in memoir writing
~ Methods for identifying and focusing on your story’s core truth
~ Strategies to break through writing blocks and self-doubt
~ Tools for crafting vivid, emotional, and authentic memoir
~ Personal deepening prompts and inspiration for the writing journey
Who would benefit from this workshop:
~ Aspiring memoir writers
~ People seeking personal healing
~ Writers struggling with fear or perfectionism
~ Creative souls seeking self-discovery
Mark’s decades of experience as a writer, teacher, and mentor informs his transformative work with students. Known for his insightful questions, he creates an atmosphere of safety, support, and laughter to his events, and provides a confidential, judgment-free zone in which to do this powerful writing practice. Writing to Awaken has helped countless people around the world to reach their creative and spiritual goals. We hope you can join us for this inspiring one-day workshop.

Registration

Early Registration Fee: $150.00 USD
(Register before January 31, 2026)
Full Workshop Fee: $180.00 USD
(After January 31, 2026)
Sign Me Up

Workshop Details

Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location:
3703 S.E. Cesar E. Chavez
Portland, Oregon 97202 (MAP)
*Bring your preferred writing materials. Coffee, tea, water, and goodies will be served.

“Mark created the perfect environment for us to explore depths of our writing we never would have expected. He was at the helm of a magical experience none of us will forget.”

~ Amy, USA

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