Writing Your Memoir
Course
Description
Many people have personal stories they’d love to share with the world; the trick is making the world want to read them. Our Writing Your Memoir course shows you how to adapt your lived experiences into a compelling story. You’ll explore how to find the right angle, create vivid scenes, and uncover the themes of your defining moments. Through guided support, discussion, and feedback, you’ll refine crucial story elements — such as character, setting, and dialogue — to bring cohesion to your memoir and make it resonate.
Course at a glance
Course code: CEJN 134
Format: Online
Duration: 30 hours
Language: English
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Key takeaways
- Develop a focused and compelling personal narrative
- Apply storytelling techniques such as tension, scene, and sensory detail
- Create authentic characters, settings, and dialogue drawn from your life
- Implement revision and self-editing techniques to refine your work
- Identify best practices for navigating non-fiction publishing
Student information
Upcoming date(s)
Term
Section
mode
Fees
April 8 – June 10, 2027
Th 18:00 – 21:00
Spring
1
Online
$985
Term
Spring
Section
1
mode
Online
Fees
$985
