Writing Memoir

Defining Memoir

What is memoir and who can write memoir? A memoir is an autobiographical narrative composed from personal experience that tends to examine selected episodes from a life rather than a whole life.

The Participatory Model

When we write about our lives, invariably our stories will touch on experiences that involve close family members and important others. Sometimes our version of the story may differ from their memory of the same event.

Tips on writing and posting a story

Are you interested in writing and posting a story but aren't sure how to proceed?Here are a few suggestions and techniques that may help you on your journey to submitting your story.

The Value of a Writing Class

You want to write memoir? Here I provide insight into the value of attending one of my writing classes.

From Writing Course to Book Publication

Examples of my past course attendees illustrate just how possible it is to write and publish a memoir.

Your Writing
Space

Early in my courses I ask participants to write about their writing space. The answers, I find, are always as creative as their actual life stories.

Writing on a Theme

In my teaching I have found that one of the most enjoyable and fruitful ways to help people discover their life story is to set writing exercises on a theme.