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Learn the art of crafting compelling memoirs in the heart of NYC with these immersive writing classes, where participants can discover the techniques for capturing personal stories and bringing them to life on the page.
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Memoir Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop
Gotham Writers Workshop See all classes by this school @ 555 8th Ave, New York, NY
Unleash your creativity and capture your life story with expert guidance from seasoned writers. Learn essential techniques to craft compelling memoirs that resonate with readers, explore your unique experiences, and transform ordinary moments into extraordinary narratives. Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery through the power of storytelling.
Tue, Jul 8th, 2–5pm EDT
(30 hours over 10 sessions)
Memoir Writing Level 1 (Zoom)
Gotham Writers Workshop See all classes by this school
Uncover the fascinating stories of everyday life in this immersive workshop that teaches you how to craft your personal experiences into compelling memoirs. Develop the finesse of fiction writing as you learn techniques to captivate readers and market your work.
Jul 7th
10am–1pm EDT
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$464
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Jul 16th
7–10pm EDT
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$464
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Jul 17th
7–10pm EDT
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$464
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Aug 11th
6:30–9:30pm EDT
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Mon, Jul 7th, 10am–1pm EDT
(30 hours over 10 sessions)
Memoir Writing Level 1 (Online)
Gotham Writers Workshop See all classes by this school
Uncover the fascinating stories of everyday life in this immersive workshop that teaches you how to craft your personal experiences into compelling memoirs. Develop the finesse of fiction writing as you learn techniques to captivate readers and market your work.
Jul 8th
12am–11:45pm EDT
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$464
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Aug 5th
12am–11:45pm EDT
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Tue, Jul 8th, 12am–11:45pm EDT
(237 hours & 30 minutes over 10 sessions)
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Memoir 1: Memorable Memoir Workshop with Erika Schickel
Writing Pad See all classes by this school
Transform your life’s stories into captivating narratives with Erika Schickel. In this engaging online workshop, you'll learn to craft compelling memoirs with authenticity and vivid detail. Benefit from personalized feedback and discover the secrets to turning your memories into a powerful and emotional journey. Ideal for both new and experienced writers looking to make their mark.
Jul 19th
10am–1pm PDT
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$485
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Aug 13th
5–8pm PDT
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$485
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Sep 13th
10am–1pm PDT
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$485
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Sat, Jul 19th, 10am–1pm PDT
(15 hours over 5 sessions)
Memoir 3: Memorable Memoir Workshop with Erika Schickel
Writing Pad See all classes by this school
Take your memoir to the finish line with expert guidance in this advanced workshop. Tailored for experienced writers, you'll receive personalized feedback and exercises to overcome specific challenges while making significant progress on your manuscript. Join a supportive writing group and gain the tools needed to refine your memoir with grace and flair.
Jul 22nd
5–8pm PDT
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$515
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Sep 7th
10am–1pm PDT
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$515
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Tue, Jul 22nd, 5–8pm PDT
(15 hours over 5 sessions)
Online Memoir Workshop
The Writers Studio See all classes by this school @ Google Meet
Discover the power of storytelling and learn to distill your life experiences into a memoir that captivates readers. Join this immersive online workshop to explore narrative techniques and find your unique voice, while receiving personalized feedback from a seasoned memoirist. Unleash your creativity and embark on a transformative writing journey.
Jul 21st
8–9pm EDT
Meets 6 Times
$389
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Mon, Jul 21st, 8–9pm EDT
(6 hours over 6 sessions)
The 90-Day Memoir Writing
L.A. Writers' Lab See all classes by this school
Embark on a journey to uncover and shape the story that truly defines you. This immersive memoir-writing experience offers tools to explore hidden connections, challenge limiting beliefs, and gain fresh perspective on pivotal life events. Guided by expert instruction and supportive community, discover the deeper truths in your story and embrace a powerful, coherent narrative for yourself.
Sep 15th
12–1:30pm PDT
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$750
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Mon, Sep 15th, 12–1:30pm PDT
(21 hours over 14 sessions)
Memoir 101: Memoir Essentials Class with Erika Schickel
Writing Pad See all classes by this school
Explore the art of transforming personal experiences into captivating narratives with memoirist Erika Schickel. Gain insights into crafting compelling emotional journeys, mastering vivid storytelling, and delving deep into your own narrative. Whether you're a seasoned writer or new to memoirs, uncover the secrets to bringing your story to life.
Jul 23rd
5–8pm PDT
$120
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Sep 6th
10am–1pm PDT
$120
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Wed, Jul 23rd, 5–8pm PDT
(3 hours)
Memoir 2 with Erika Schickel
Writing Pad See all classes by this school
Push your memoir to completion with expert guidance in this advanced workshop. Designed for experienced writers, you'll receive targeted feedback on your manuscript and strategies to elevate your narrative. By the end of the course, you'll have made significant progress and be closer to finishing a memoir ready for publication.
Sep 9th
5–8pm PDT
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$495
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Nov 18th
5–8pm PDT
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$495
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Tue, Sep 9th, 5–8pm PDT
(15 hours over 5 sessions)
Jumpstart Your Memoir: Writing from the Heart
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
Nancy Slonim Aronie inspires us to reclaim our authentic voices, to write in our own rhythms, in our own language, without trying to sound like a “writer.” She creates a safe space where all who want to write can access boundless inner creativity, let go of the inner critic, and let the juices flow. In this workshop, you cannot be “wrong.” You will write with renewed innocence and astounding power. You will laugh, cry, and discover...
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$155
Memoir Writing & the Gift of Incomplete Memories
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
Memoir writers excavate the past to recreate emotions, feelings, and events, weaving story from personal life experiences. But memory is often faulty. What happens when key memories create logjams, disappear into holes, or stubbornly refuse to surface? Explore the positives of when “problem” memories can actually be opportunities, beckoning us to dig deeper for stories from our innermost being – the heart. Participate in several guided...
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$155
Writing to Awaken: Memoir as a Path of Transformation
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
Those of us who are committed to spiritual growth often turn to the written page as a place for personal awakening. In dialogue with our writing self, we’re able to explore our deepest questions, investigate our darkest shadows, and articulate our boldest visions. In this transformational, one-day workshop for writers of all levels, students will learn to use writing as a path of insight and self-realization, This opens pathways to creativity,...
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$145
You Want to Write for Print? Sh*t You Gotta Know
Q.E.D. See all classes by this school @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
Mike Sacks, Vanity Fair editor and author of four humor books, teaches a workshop on humor writing for print and how to get published. Advanced purchase is mandatory. Bonus: Two of Mike's heralded books are on sale in the QED bookshop.
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$40
Memoir Workshop
The Writers Studio See all classes by this school @ Instructor-led Online Learning, New York, NY
Unlock the power of your personal story in the Memoir Workshop at The Writers Studio. Discover the techniques used by successful memoir writers to shape their charged experiences into captivating narratives. Emulate the voices of acclaimed authors and find your unique storytelling style in this immersive eight-week course.
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Memoir Manuscript: A Working Group with Leigh Stein
92nd Street Y See all classes by this school @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
A workshop for writers working on book-length memoirs or essay collections. We examine and investigate the tricky questions that haunt writers of personal narrative: where does this story begin and end? What do I want my voice to sound like? How can I ever really know the truth of what happened? Will my unique experience resonate with readers who have never shared it? What will my family think? Through reading assignments and craft discussions, we...
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Memoir with Michele Lent Hirsch
92nd Street Y See all classes by this school @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Memoir lets us tell the stories we’ve been carrying around for years—the ones we've been wanting to share. Yet part of the magic of writing is that it helps us uncover other stories, too: ones we didn’t even know we had inside. Whether it springs from a long-ago family saga, a shift in our lives, or an encounter just last week that speaks to history or identity, memoir can help us find new aspects of ourselves, give others the chance to reflect...
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Memoir with Anya Yurchyshyn
92nd Street Y See all classes by this school @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Our personal stories are a vital part of who we are. When we explore our stories by writing memoir, we have the opportunity to understand our experiences more deeply and give others a chance to reflect on theirs. In this course, students will produce and share original autobiographical work, examine aspects of craft such as voice, structure and narration, and engage in critical conversations around topics such as memory, truth (and “truth”),...
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The Art of Personal Narrative
West Side YMCA - Community Arts See all classes by this school @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY
This open-level class is for anyone interested in writing personal narrative in any form: memoir, creative nonfiction, or personal essay. Through insightful critique and focused discussion, we hone the tools of strong writing: distinctive voice, precise language, resonant imagery, vivid sensory description, dramatic scene and dialogue, and inventive form. Location Instructions: Students will need to check in with reception, and on their first visit...
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The Heart of the Matter
West Side YMCA - Community Arts See all classes by this school @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY
Making the reader feel is one of the most important goals of creative writing. But there aren’t cheap shortcuts and creating emotion on the page is an artful enterprise. This seminar will discuss the importance of risking sentimentality to get at sentiment. Some methods we’ll look at include surprise, restraint, opposing forces, and the use of concrete, resonate detail. The seminar will include a talk, discussion,...
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$125
Memoir-Writing with Betsy Bonner
92nd Street Y See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom, New York, NY
This program is taking place remotely. If you have signed up, you will receive an email with details of how to access the program. If we are able to offer an in-person version of this class in the coming months, we will contact you and make both options available to you. Memoir is not autobiography, which is intended to cover the whole life to date, but a short and significant stretch of a life—like a novel. It’s also different...
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Reviews for Memoir Writing Classes in NYC
Memoir Writing Classes in NYC are rated 4.5 stars based on 37 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.
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Memoir Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop
Carmen Bugan is a generous teacher who knows how to help us unlock what we need to get started on writing a memoir. Her extensive knowledge and experience broadened the form of memoir and what it can become. I feel so lucky to have taken her class. The exercises in class were designed to illustrate each class's focus, and while they were not always easy to carry out, they were all good learning experiences. The workshop aspect was also helpful for our group, and Dr. Bugan's feedback, both spoken and in written comments on submissions, helped me move forward in form, and her high standards helped me to write better. A great deal of enthusiasm was generated in this class by Dr. Bugan, which made it a wonderful exploration for us all. -
Memoir Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop
This is one of the best courses I have taken as an adult. Carmen Bugan is an excellent instructor. Memoir one with Carmen is a course for beginning writers as well as those with experience. Through reading, short lectures, in-class exercises, weekly 500 word essays using the techniques studied in class, and two longer workshopped memoir pieces we begin to explore our spine and theme, use of description, dialogue, point of view, time, and other techniques. The students all do their homework and learn from each other as well. Carmen is caring, respectful, direct and encouraging to everyone. She reads everything we write and gets to know our individual voices. She organizes each class with clear instruction, in-class written exercises and homework assignments that teach the various techniques. Her assignments are always thought provoking. She creates a safe environment for all of the students to express themselves and grow. To repeat, Carmen is full of passion and is an outstanding teacher. It was a tremendous amount of work, but I signed up for it and learned so much. My daughter asked why I voluntarily agreed to do so much homework and it was easy to answer: I was ready to learn to write and I found the right teacher. -
Jumpstart Your Memoir: Writing from the Heart
The class was great. Participants wrote wonderful pieces, and Nancy has a way of making everyone comfortable enough to "write from the heart"! -
Memoir Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop
Carmen is AMAZING -
Memoir Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop
I love love loved this class. Nil,the instructor was a wonderful teacher. It was constructive and therapeutic. I creative think tank. I wish it were longer! -
Memoir Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop
Workshop style. Essential topics presented in an organized fashion with appropriate homework to reinforce and practice concepts.
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