1.How to write a memoir – your own, or for a family member.

Everyone has memories and stories that their family are likely to enjoy discovering, and the art is in capturing the detail … and finding the confidence to get started. I have professionally ghostwritten 80 memoirs and would enjoy sharing my tips and experience about how to begin, what to include – and what to absolutely leave out. I will also touch on the technical stuff: it’s perfectly possible to end up with a printed copy of your book that you and others can order from Amazon and yet have spent less than £5!

2. How to win at competitions.

From scooping cash prizes in return for eating biscuits, to getting free tickets to enjoyable days out, there are always many hundreds of competitions going on. I should know, in 2024 alone I won £10,000 in prizes. This lively talk shows you where to look, how to enter and how to significantly increase your chances of winning. For extra fun, I’ll bring examples of current competitions that we can enter on the day together. Plus, two lucky ladies will go home with a prize as I demonstrate the difference between a prize draw and a winning moment!