Online Course
Work on it at your own pace.
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Your Memoir – Start Writing, Keep Writing
Confused and not sure where to start? Writing but floundering? Lacking in time, motivation and clarity?
My online memoir writing course will soon be available to buy for £180.
The course covers:
What success looks like to you, your intended audience, types of memoir, where to start, what to include, what to leave out, how long your book should be and how long it will take to write.
I will explain the various drafts and stages, the skills that a memoirist needs to develop and your common fears and how to overcome them.
I will ensure you understand the three essential types of writing that your book needs and how to show and tell.
I’ll talk about voice and theme and how you are the main character in your memoir, but also the narrator.
I will explain how to use time-of-writing voice and the stylistic elements of fiction to give your readers a powerful experience.
I will guide you on how to ground yourself when writing about difficult times and where to finish your story.
I will lead you in writing exercises and help you plan your writing in a realistic way that fits in with your life.
So, if you hear an inner voice urging you to put your life into words - listen! And seize this chance to allow your stories step into the light.
Sarah
This course was a joy!
Through undertaking this course, my initial hope of getting my memoir started has been exceeded in so many ways.
Marnie’s enthusiasm for the subject is infectious, her sharing of knowledge and wide variety of examples spark so many ideas.
The course is a great base to start your memoir writing journey, or to inject new angles to an already started one. It helps you really explore what you are wanting to say and how to say it, in a really nurturing and helpful way.
Taking this course has enabled me to focus on different aspects of my life and how I would like to set them to paper. It also enables real reflection, that not only helps you progress with your memoir, but also how you can address issues that still have an effect on your life now.
A really interesting and inspiring course, which I would recommend to anyone wishing to start or reinvigorate their memoir writing journey.
Thanks Marnie for great introduction to the craft of memoir writing.
TT
Would highly recommend this course to all memoirists! Marnie breaks down everything you need to know in an interactive fun way. You will come out of each session with a jam packed reading list and feeling confident in what you need to write with lots of tips, tricks and writing prompts. There is always time for questions during and after the session and it's lovely being a part of a group who despite all being in different stages, learn so much from each other.
Michelle C
Loved the online memoir writing course. As someone toying with whether memoir is the right way to go, Marnie gave insightful advice around structure, great examples of the ‘how’ along with on the spot exercises to flex the writing muscles straight into memory. I’d recommend the course for all levels, whether that’s a motivation boost to get you started or a sense check for those further along the path.
Shane
I wasn’t sure what to expect from Marnie’s course but I’m delighted to have completed it. I’m just starting my memoir and now have a clear idea how to achieve it having soaked up all her wonderful advice and worked on her writing practices. Thank you so much Marnie!
Martina Tyrrell
Start Writing, Keep Writing was just the boost I needed to get back to work on my stagnating memoir. I'd already written a first draft, but it was languishing on my laptop. Week by week, Marnie gave me tips and ideas to breathe life into my chapters and to rethink my approach to writing certain parts of my story. Not only did this course encourage me to get back to work on my memoir, but some of the writing challenges she set helped me find a way into some other writing projects. Marnie offers empathetic, approachable and down-to-earth guidance through the highs and lows of memoir writing. My only complaint about the course? I wanted more!
Rose H
There are any number of courses and webinars you can take on how to write a memoir. Most of them follow the same path: talking about scenes, show, don't tell, writing prompts, and/or advice on structure. All good stuff, but what makes Marnie's Your Memoir courses different, and better, is that she makes a person feel that, yes, I can do this. She reaches out from the screen and seems to “see” you as an individual and champions your creativity. An online cheerleader, if you will. All the technical knowledge won't be of much use without that vital ingredient: a strengthening of your confidence.
Sonia
Just wanted to say thank you for the course. I thought that each lesson was a safe space to learn in. I like the fact that you can remain anonymous. With some online writing courses the other participants can see and hear you and you’re expected to share what you’ve written and interact live with people. Not everyone wants to do that. Communicating through Chat and Q & A is much more comfortable. I loved the writing prompts and the space in which to write. It means you can put into practice what you’ve learned in the moment instead of waiting until after the lesson when you might have lost momentum. Just knowing that there are other people out there who are struggling to write their story makes me feel less crazy/selfish about wanting to write my own. It’s a comfort knowing that there’s someone out there who can help you realise your dream. So glad I found Your Memoir.
Carol Carter
I was a complete novice. The main thing I have taken away is your insistence to, “Just do it, just write and you can edit etc later. ”You gave me the productive mindset of doing rather than just thinking. I liked the format of the sessions, they suited me, and I am pleased to know I can revisit the sessions, each time increasing my understanding of memoir and developing the skills of writing. I really felt as if you had my back, it was safe, which allowed me to develop confidence. You were the chisel tapping gently with skill and expertise into my brain till I felt it! You have given me a good foundation and I feel I can do this, I also want to. I thought memoir writing was more about therapy but because of the way you taught it, it felt it could be a joyful experience. It was great value for the price. You stuffed it full!
Giovanna Cresswell-Forrester
Anon
I enjoyed your course, especially your cocktail of writing time, tips and references. Your supportive, caring presence is so encouraging, and just the antidote to the isolation that spawns those awfully unhelpful thoughts in relation to the whole crazy notion of writing a memoir!
