Four Building Blocks of Memoir - Februrary 2025

If you want to write your memoir but have struggled to get started or otherwise feel stuck, then “Four Building Blocks of Memoir” may be the solution. This course will help you to identify and build upon the best entry points for you. All but one of these classes will focus upon one specific entry point and include an in-class free-writing exercise to help you develop this particular memoir building block. Class members who choose to share their work with the class will have this opportunity with no pressure to do so.  

Everyone is welcome to provide constructive feedback and guidance. The fifth class of the course will focus upon strategies to build a plan to continue writing the memoir.  At the end of the course, students will have several pieces of free writing that can be expanded upon for the memoir along with ideas on how to finish writing the book.

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Details: Four Building Blocks of Memoir takes place Tuesdays, February 4, February 11, February 18, February 25, and March 4 from 6:30-8:30pm remotely through Zoom.

Weeks: 5

Genre: Nonfiction

Level: All levels are welcome.

Format: Craft and generative workshop with writing in and outside of class.

Location: This class takes place remotely online via Zoom.

Size: Limited to 12 participants (including scholarships).

Suggested Sequence: Follow this class with a craft and/or generative nonfiction workshop, a feedback course, or a publishing course.

Scholarships: Two scholarship spots are available for this class for writers in Northeast Ohio. Apply by December 16.

Cancellations & Refunds: Cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the first class meeting to receive a full refund. Email info@litcleveland.org.

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