Course
Writing Your Memoir
Everyone has a few pivotal stories they’d love for the world to read. But turning personal anecdotes into a narrative that resonates with others isn’t easy.
Writing Your Memoir 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 present in 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 your experiences resonate with others.
Writing Your Memoir 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 present in 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 your experiences resonate with others.
Upcoming date(s)
Term
Section
mode
Fees
April 2 – June 4, 2026
Th 18:00 – 21:00
Spring
1
Online
$840
Term
Spring
Section
1
mode
Online
Fees
$840
Your 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
Our approach
Through guided exercises and collaborative feedback, you’ll work toward transforming your personal experiences into a cohesive story. This hands-on approach encourages experimentation and reflection, bringing you closer to realizing your memoir.Who benefits the most?
• Writers excited about pursuing a writing project about their life• Writers curious about exploring non-fiction
• Writers looking to capture stories for family, community, or publication
• Writers eager to join a supportive and productive writing community
CCE Loyalty Discount
Students will receive a 10% discount on their CCE course or workshop tuition fees if they meet any of the following criteria:
- They previously completed a CCE, undergraduate or graduate course at Concordia University.
- They completed a language proficiency test at CCE.
- They completed a CCE Professional Development Seminar/Workshop.
This discount is based on the information maintained in the Concordia University student information system.
NOTE: The discount does not apply to application fees for admission to a CCE program, language proficiency test enrollment, or AI for Decision-Makers in Advanced Manufacturing.
