Memoir Writing Course

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Discover the Art of Memoir Writing: A 6-Week Online Course

Welcome to our online Memoir Writing Course, where you’ll embark on a journey to explore the art of memoir writing and transform your memories and experiences into powerful, compelling narratives. Through a series of six robust and engaging modules, you’ll receive expert guidance and feedback from our experienced instructors, accessible to aspiring writers around the globe.

Start Date: 22nd January, 2025
Duration: 6 Weeks
Price: $350
1 place remaining

Course Structure and Flexibility

Our 6-week course is designed with flexibility in mind. Each week, a new module will be released as text lessons that you can work through at your own pace. It’s recommended that you dedicate 2-3 hours per week to your studies.

You’ll be assigned a dedicated online tutor to assess your weekly written assignments, helping you stay on track and monitor your progress. You can submit your assignments for personalised written feedback to hone your skills and develop your unique voice.

Due to high demand, early registration is recommended to secure your place in this transformative course.

Global Access and Continued Learning

Our courses are open to students worldwide, and our instructors are ready to share their expertise and passion for memoir writing with you, regardless of your location. After the course ends, you’ll have lifetime access to the materials, so you can revisit and refresh your knowledge as needed. Please remember to check your Spam/Junk folder for the first module email from your tutor on the course start date.

Weekly Modules and Lessons

Lesson 1: Getting Started With Memoir

The first lesson introduces you to memoir as a form. It will help you plan your memoir over the next six weeks and show you exactly what a memoir can do. 

Lesson 2: The Basics of Memoir

The second lesson teaches you the basics of writing a memoir. You will learn how what themes to include I your memoir, and how to add humor to your writing. Ultimately, you will learn how to start writing your memoir.

Lesson 3: Characters in Memoir

The third lesson teaches you how to write about people in your memoir. You will learn how to write about yourself, separate from narrative voice. You will also learn how to write about others through effective characterisation.

Lesson 4: Settings in Memoir

The fourth lesson teaches you how to write about places in your memoir. You will learn how to write settings using your senses and memory through effective research and characterisation.

Lesson 5: Plotting Your Memoir

The fifth lesson teaches you how to plot your memoir. You will learn how to balance tone and themes through successful plot structures and how to write subplots.

Lesson 6: Putting Your Memoir Together

The final lesson shows you how to put your memoir together. You will learn how to edit your memories and how to end a memoir. You will also learn how to take those first steps into publishing your memoir.

Let’s Get Started

Embark on this incredible journey to discover the art of memoir writing and unlock the power of your personal story. Enrol today and take the first step towards creating a captivating memoir that will resonate with readers for years to come!

To find out more about how the online courses work, or if you have any further queries, you can check out our Frequently Asked Questions or email us at info@creativewriting.co.nz.

Our cancellation/refund policy may be viewed here.

Start Date

22nd January

Duration

6 Weeks

Price

$350

Tutor

Lucie Brownlee

About The Tutor

Lucie Brownlee
Dr Lucie Brownlee is an award-winning writer, researcher, and creative writing tutor. Her Sunday Times best-seller Life After You was chosen for the Richard and Judy Bookclub and adapted for television. Her novel The Mother made the final four in Mslexia’s Novel Competition 2020 and she is a Northern Writers’ Award for Fiction winner for her novel The Song of Annie Chapman. Her short stories have been shortlisted in two international competitions and she has published many articles, including for the Independent and the Telegraph. She holds a PhD in Creative Writing from Newcastle University.
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