“I found hands-on advice about the writing process in an open, supportive environment of committed writers. ‘Writing memoir’ encouraged me to be vulnerable and engage with the interior self as the space from which all good writing comes.”
Jen, July 13, 2024
“This course was an eye-opener in terms of what writing a memoir can do.
I enjoyed how animated the instructor was—and how professional—when leading discussions.”
Vany, July 13, 2024
“I learned that sweating a long time over a piece of writing can be counter-productive!”
Shelley, July 13, 2024
“I was able to write my heart out at this workshop. In learning to go with an intuition and allowing it to stay small, I’m learning to trust myself more. “
Kirsten, July 13, 2024
“Thanks to this course, I’ve mapped out ways and methods of working with other people’s memories, including such sensitive material as testimonies of people who have experienced traumatic events.”
Dasha, October 14, 2023
“The class helped me reconnect with my love of writing and the sense of being in a writing community. I was impressed by the level of instruction and critique and the warm atmosphere of respect and appreciation.”
KO, October 14, 2023
“I learned various writing techniques that are helping me to better express my thoughts in writing my memoir. I now have a different mindset on how a memoir can be written and structured; I also have additional techniques that I can use in my writing toolbox.”
Irene, October 14, 2023
“I learned about different approaches to producing material, putting a story together, and getting it on paper. I discovered the idea of literary citizenship and the dynamics of receiving from, giving to, sharing with, and supporting each other. The class also contributed to my getting closer to the part of my experience that is more universal. And being part of something wider feels extremely encouraging.”
Erika, October 14, 2023