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Writing a Memoir
The 8-week course offers lectures, insights, collaboration, and weekly one-on-one sessions with the former professor and professional journalist Rich Trout, author of Up All Night: An Aspie’s Memoir of Chasing Girls in Quicksand. Potential first-time authors will have thorough guidance through the art, process, and various storytelling devices and techniques of writing a memoir. Both the advantages and challenges of writing a memoir are covered in addition to the ideas of truth, accuracy, and authenticity. Each week focuses on the most important aspects of memoir writing and staying dedicated to the writing routine. Before the class starts, requires the purchase of
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Wriiting a Memoir
Requirements
- Basic Writing Skills: Participants should have basic writing skills and an understanding of narrative structure.
- Commitment to Writing: Students should be prepared to write consistently over the 6-week period and meet deadlines for chapter submissions.
- Willingness to Share: Students should be open to sharing their work and receiving feedback from peers and instructors.Willingness to Share: Students should be open to sharing their work and receiving feedback from peers and instructors.
Features
- Step-by-Step Guidance: The course will guide students through the initial stages of memoir writing, from conceptualizing their memoir to drafting and revising chapters.
- Interactive Workshops: Weekly live workshops where each writer's work is reviewed and critiqued by peers and the instructor, offering personalized feedback.
- Flexible Online Learning: Course materials and workshops are accessible online, allowing students to participate from anywhere.
- Structured Timeline: A clear 6-week timeline with milestones, ensuring students stay on track to complete their memoir chapters.
- Peer Interaction: Opportunities for students to interact with and learn from each other, fostering a sense of community.
Target audiences
- Aspiring Writers: Individuals who have a strong desire to write but lack the structure and guidance needed to start a memoir.
- Established Writers: Writers who have experience but want to explore the memoir genre or improve their memoir-writing skills.
- Creative Writing Students: Those studying creative writing and looking to specialize in memoir writing.