Explore the craft of writing memoirs
This class is for writers in the early stages of writing their memoir. Learn what you need to get off to a great start with this class led by an experienced writing coach and editor. Class includes practical discussion, lots of helpful tips, and some in-class exercises designed to offer clarity, direction, and inspiration as you move forward with your memoir. We’ll cover issues of time management, staying organized and motivated, good resources, and managing those inner critics. You’ll leave class with realistic goals and a clear map forward.
Live video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it).
In this workshop you’ll learn:
- How to discover and refine what your memoir is really about
- Practical tips for reaching your goal and staying motivated
- How to rein in the scope of your idea so it packs a punch for the reader
- How to stay organized and in action
Time requirements
- No time required outside of class.
Materials
- All reading materials will be provided.
Who should take this workshop?
- This class is designed for writers who are in the early stages of writing a memoir (for those who are ready with an idea to those who’ve drafted no more than 100 pages).
If you need an accommodation for this workshop, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
