About This Course
Writing in the memoir genre can be nuanced, intimate and revelatory creative work. When writers undertake this exploration with curiosity and courage, stories can become dynamic narratives of growth and change.
In this course, you’ll explore how memoir writing can be an act of empowerment and self-discovery; a chance to excavate, reframe and share what you’ve experienced with fresh clarity and insight. You’ll read, discuss and examine work from scores of writers who unfurl their memoirs in dynamic ways, including linear, nonlinear, lyric, thematic and braided approaches. You’ll also have opportunities to contribute to class discussions, create a revision toolkit, and collaborate on memoir reflection projects.
Designed For
Beginning and intermediate writers who want to write or explore writing a memoir.
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What You’ll Learn
How to identify and utilize both the ‘narrator-I’ and the ‘character-I’ to amplify tension and stakes in your memoir
Approaches to writing about yourself and others with nuance and complexity
How revising can clarify your story and strengthen your narrative arc
Ways to explore and experiment with multiple structures for your memoir
How you can nurture both your creative and publishing goals and foster a writing community
Get Hands-On Experience
Generate fresh material with in-class prompts to add depth to your writing
Workshop and revise multiple excerpts from your memoir-in-progress
Give and receive writing feedback in a group workshop setting
Earn a Digital Badge
After successfully completing this course, you can claim a digital achievement badge that can be shared on LinkedIn and other social media sites. Learn more about digital badges.
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This program is intended for professional development and is not designed to meet educational requirements for professional licensure or certification.
