How To Write A Memoir: Online Course

Have you always dreamed of writing your life story but didn’t know where to begin? Learn how to write your memoir with us.

Enrol in our course to learn the techniques needed to write a compelling memoir.

Secrets Of A Memoirist: How To Write Your Life Story

Have you always wanted to write your memoir but didn’t know where to begin?
Do you wonder if you have the discipline to finish – or even if you have a story worth telling?

Secrets of a Memoirist: How to Write a Memoir answers these questions and more. This practical course clears away the confusion, removes common obstacles, and gives you a clear structure to follow. You’ll learn a simple, step-by-step process to transform your life experiences into a compelling, publishable memoir.

What You’ll Learn In This Memoir Writing Course 

Discover how to shape your life story into a compelling memoir readers will want to finish.

In this course, you will:

1. Gain the essential tools to plan and structure your memoir.
2. Learn how to organise your memories into a cohesive narrative.
3. Identify your memoir’s theme, plot, and story archetype.
4. Understand what to include and what to leave out.
5. Bring everything together into a polished, readable book.

What you get: 

1. Immediate access through your account.
2. 14 comprehensive modules.
3. A printable workbook.
4. A printable PDF of the course.

The course includes:  

1. Backstory
2. Timespan
3. The Characters In Your Memoir
4. How To Find Your Memoir’s Theme
5. How To Plot A Memoir
6. Scenes & Sequels
7. How To Write Dialogue In A Memoir
8. How To Make The Most Of Setting
9. Viewpoint & Emotion
10. Conflict & Suspense
11. Putting It All Together

What materials do I need? 

1. You need access to a computer, the internet, and if you decide to print the workbook, a printer.
2. We encourage you to write by hand as much as possible, especially when you are doing prompts, exploring, or brainstorming.
3. But, you are welcome to use any tool that you are comfortable with. No two methods, or two memoirists, are the same.

How do I complete the exercises? 

1. Either download the course and work off a printed version OR work from the online modules on the website.
2. Some will be free writing exercises; others will be more structured with specific instructions.
3. For the free writing exercises, simply put pen to paper and see where it takes you.
4. For the more structured exercises, try to follow the instructions. But then again, it’s creative and there are no rules.

How much is it?

US $249

How to buy and access your online course:

How to pay:

1. Add to basket.
2. Click on basket at top right hand side of the page.
3. Pay:

• Use Paypal, or
• Use your coupon if you have one.

4. Create account. (please remember to do this)

Access your account:

If you want to access the course content online go to: My Account

You will be able to access the modules online and download the course book and workbook from there as well.

What You Said

Gail said: The Secrets of a Memoirist course has been beyond revolutionary for me, both personally and in terms of providing the technical knowledge that I had hoped to gain. What a journey your course has set me on. Thank you.

Judy said: I just wanted to thank you again for a very special Memoirs course. I got everything I wanted from the course and a whole lot more which I hadn’t been expecting at all! I felt affirmed and supported and encouraged.

Optional Feedback

If you want additional coaching sessions or feedback on your writing, please set up a Skype session with our resident coach, Mia Botha. Please email news@writerswrite.co.za with your request. We will provide rates for the sessions.

P.S. If you want to speak to us, please email news@writerswrite.co.za with your request.

Refund Policy: Our online courses are non-refundable.