(Online) Memoir I: The Memoir Map with Marni Freedman

Please note: Though this class is offered as part of the Certificate in Memoir Writing, there is no pre-requisite to join this class. All students, members, and nonmembers are encouraged to enroll.

Learn the basics of memoir writing in six weeks with Marni Freedman in a supportive, nurturing environment.

If you have always wanted to write a memoir but didn’t know where to start, this workshop will help guide you on the journey toward creating a dynamic, original, well-structured memoir.

Each week you will be introduced to the basics of creating your memoirs such as crafting the hook, selecting memories, sculpting narrative from memories, crafting a scene, parameters, editing, transitions, theme, tone, character arc, dialogue, and flashbacks.

By the end of the session, participants will have a better sense of themselves as a writer, decisive short and long-term writing goals, and the first draft of 10 pages of their memoir (often the beginning of the book) which will be workshopped by the group.

Class structure: Except for the first class, the first hour will be lecture and the second hour will be read and critique where participants can workshop their material or class assignments.

Our textbook, "7 Essential Writing Tools," is available for purchase on the first day of class for $10 or on Amazon/Kindle.

Note: This class is capped at 26 students, so be sure to enroll today!

You will be emailed the Zoom link 24 hours before the start of class. If you sign up less than 24 hours before the start of the class, please email Kristen at programs@sandiegowriters.org for your link.

$1,036.80 (20% discount!) if you buy all SIX Memoir Writing classes at once (one-on-one consultation is separate). This discount is only good for members.

If you purchased these classes separately the price would be $1,296.

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(you have three years to complete the six courses)

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