Writing a memoir (continuation)

About this course

The course examines how memoir writers choose material and shape it into chapters, with attention to language and structure. Participants develop extracts for their own memoirs and test their writing through exercises and workshopping. Teaching combines formal instruction with pair and group activities, giving learners opportunities to discuss and develop their work. The focus is on selecting effective autobiographical material and applying techniques that suit the memoir genre.

What you'll learn

• Select material suitable for planned memoir chapters
• Develop engaging extracts for a memoir
• Apply language techniques used in memoir writing
• Use structural techniques to shape memoir material

Is this course right for you?

Although labelled Beginner, this is a continuation course intended for learners who have studied an introductory memoir course or have other experience of autobiographical writing. Participation includes pair and group work, writing exercises and workshopping, so learners should be prepared to discuss and develop their writing with others.

• Best suited to learners with previous autobiographical writing experience or introductory memoir study
• Includes collaborative exercises and workshopping
• Content notes are encouraged when shared writing contains sensitive material

Before you go

• Learners need to bring writing materials.