Even the ordinary story can be extraordinary, even the everyday experience can be memorable. Learn the fundamental creative writing techniques that make the difference in memoir.
Write personal stories that are riveting as well as personally meaningful as you discover the wealth of material that’s right at your fingertips.
Week 1: Selecting scope: an entire life, period or theme; preparation.
Week 2: Scene and narration: what makes a scene, striking a balance.
Week 3: Dialog: details on how to do it.
Week 4: Characterization techniques.
Week 5: The importance of place and how to use it in memoir.
Week 6: Truth telling: issues and methods for managing family secrets.
Week 7: Polishing.