Course Summary

Do you have a fascinating family story, memoir, or box of old diaries that “should be a book”? This full-day masterclass provides you with the complete roadmap to turn real-life facts into a compelling, published story. Guided by B.G. Nettleton (Beverley Eikli) – former journalist and author of over 40 books – you’ll learn how to craft engaging narratives and navitgate the entire self-publishing process.

Course Sessions

Sunday, 29th March - 1 class


Session ID HABB6701C
29 Mar - 29 Mar 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location CBD
Session Fees
$245 / $233 (conc)
Teacher
Beverley EIKLI

In this masterclass, you’ll learn:

  • How to shape raw material, such as letters, diaries, family anecdotes, into a narrative that captivates readers.
  • Techniques for structuring your story so it reads with the pace and emotional pull of a novel.
  • Practical steps to edit, format, and prepare your manuscript for publication.

Finally, Beverley demystifies self-publishing. You’ll discover how print-on-demand (POD) works, how to navigate the process, and how to hold a professional-quality paperback of your own story in your hands for as little as $12, and a hardcover for not much more.

Whether you’re preserving family history or crafting a memoir for future generations, this workshop will give you the tools, confidence, and insider knowledge to turn your story into a book you’ll be proud of.

Beverley Eikli brings unique expertise across the entire writing and publishing pipeline. She not only writes her bestselling Wings over Africa series based on her life as a safari hostess and marriage to a bush pilot, but she also edited, formatted, and self-published her father's memoirs of his time as a District Commissioner in 1960s Lesotho.

beverleysbooks.com

Last updated: December 5, 2025 06:53pm