Memories To Memoir - An Introduction
You have a story to tell. It’s time to bring it to the page. Our Memories to Memoirs course is perfect for those looking to start documenting their life through written stories. This introductory online course will give you an insight into life writing and you’ll be bursting with ideas ready to start your memoir.
This is an online course delivered live via Zoom.
Memories to Memoir – An Introduction To Life Writing
Course Length: The course is delivered in three sessions, over three weeks, 1 hour 45 minutes per session.
Course Dates:
Thursday 03 October 2024, 7pm – 8:45pm.
Thursday 10 October 2024, 7pm – 8:45pm.
Thursday 17 October 2024, 7pm – 8:45pm.
Price - £149
This is an online course delivered live via Zoom. You’ll need access to Zoom on a mobile, tablet or computer and an internet connection. Whilst we are based in Derbyshire (UK), you can join us from anywhere in the world.
Overview
Your life matters, it means something; you have a story to tell. It’s time to bring it to the page.
Have you always wanted to write about your life, but you don’t know where to start? Are you longing to find the time to uncover and share your family story?
We can help.
Our Memories to Memoir course is perfect for those looking to start documenting their life through written stories.
In this introduction course:
We talk through you through what a memoir is and isn’t.
We explore how you can uncover material from your life to write about and we’ll arm you with tools to allow you to start documenting your life, so you never miss out on another story.
Each week there will be a short homework task, to help you build momentum.
By the end of the course:
You’ll have a clear idea of your memoir concept and theme, ensuring it is engaging and full of passion.
You’ll have started over four mini-stories/ memory snippets that you can start to expand.
You’ll have a clear understanding of the mindset and writing routine needed to get your memoir out of your head and onto the page.
Whether you’re hoping to get your memoir published or pass it on to family as part of your legacy or if you’re writing just for fun – this course will help you feel motivated and excited to start writing.
What’s more:
We will provide feedback on up to 800 words of your work. Helping you see your writing strengths and giving you ideas to help take your work further.
You’ll have unlimited email support throughout the course, should you have questions or need help.
After completing the course you’ll gain access to a private storyteller’s Facebook group, exclusively for our course alumni. The group is bursting with regular ideas, prompts, tips and a supportive community full of like-minded people to help you on your writing journey.
Find out more about our course
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– Explore what a memoir is and isn't.
– Examine the benefits of writing a memoir.
– Develop your confidence in writing a memoir.
– Start to examine your personal approaches to writing and your goals.
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– Explore how to remember and how to handle memory.
– Understand the importance of research.
– Examine some of the tools available to reflect and remember your life.
– Complete writing prompts to help develop and question your memoir ideas.
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– Explore how to structure your memoir.
– Know the core elements of memoir 101.
– You’ll have a clear understanding of the mindset and writing routine needed to get your memoir out of your head and onto the page.
– Complete more writing prompts to help build your story ideas.
Did you catch our interview with BBC Radio Derby? We talked all about this memoir course…
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