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Memoirama 1
Marion Roach Smith
This entry-level course covers the foundational principles of memoir writing, offering tools to start writing immediately and includes a Q&A session. It's designed for beginners and those seeking motivation.
Website: https://marionroach.com/
Categories: Memoir
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$85.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
90 minutes
Class size: Limited to 30 students per class
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Form & Content: Experimenting with Prose Structures with Ploi Pirapokin
Story Studio Chicago
This course encourages experimentation across genres, focusing on form, structure, and poetic devices to link disparate ideas in essays. It includes lectures, published examples, generative exercises, and revision tips, helping students develop unique essay beginnings.
Website: https://www.storystudiochicago.org/classes/
Categories: Memoir
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$315.00
Based in Chicago
Level: Intermediate
Length:
4 weeks, 1 session per week
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Memoir VI: Pitching, Editing, Queries, and Hooks
Write Your Story Now
The course focuses on editing memoirs, peer editing, and provides an overview of publishing options with guest professionals.
Website: https://writeyourstorynow.org/
Categories: Memoir
Start date:
October, 2026
Price:
$252.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
6 sessions
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing Your Memoir
The Women's Institute of Houston
Learn memoir writing techniques, including retrieving memories, creating imagery, and finding the right voice. The course emphasizes simple writing for effective storytelling.
Website: https://www.wih.org/
Categories: Memoir
Start date:
February, 2026
Price:
$150.00
Based in Houston
Level: Any
Length:
3 weeks, 6 sessions
Class size: 8
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Creative Writing Course: Stories Short & True
Sydney Community College
A one-day workshop focused on writing short creative nonfiction stories inspired by personal experiences. Participants will explore narrative voice and themes from significant authors.
Website: https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/
Categories: Memoir
Start date:
September, 2026
Price:
$199.00
Based in Sydney
Level: Beginner
Length:
1 session, 6 hours total
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself Specialization
Wesleyan University
The course teaches how to craft personal essays and memoirs through prompts, exercises, and insights from published authors. It includes 16 writing assignments to help learners create a portfolio.
Website: https://www.coursera.org/
Categories: Memoir
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Est. 1 month (10 hours a week)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Creative Writing Specialization
Wesleyan University
Offers instruction in three genres: short story, narrative essay, and memoir. Focuses on story crafting techniques, character development, and descriptive style. Includes peer evaluation and a capstone project.
Website: https://www.coursera.org/
Categories: Memoir
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Approximately 3-6 months to complete 5 courses, with an average of 10 hours of work per week.
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Start to Write Your Memoir
The Memoir Network
A free online course consisting of five lessons designed to help writers start or refine their memoir. It covers techniques for memory recall, pre-writing tasks, using personal materials for depth, and strategies to overcome writer's block.
Website: https://thememoirnetwork.com/free-memoir-writing-course/
Categories: Memoir
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced over 5 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Introduction to Writing to Heal
GrubStreet
This seminar serves as an introduction to the therapeutic benefits of writing, focusing on how it can help individuals process trauma and adversity. Participants will engage in readings and in-class writing prompts, fostering a supportive environment.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/
Categories: Memoir
Start date:
April, 2026
Price:
$85.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
3 hours, single session
Class size: 12 seats max
Led by Mary Karr, this course focuses on writing memoirs with practical exercises, emphasizing sensory details and developing a unique voice. It includes memory-focused writing exercises and discussions on the challenges of memoir writing.
Website: https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/
Categories: Memoir
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced over 9 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
Jumpstart Your Memoir
GrubStreet
A multi-week workshop to get you started on your memoir. Through a series of focused writing exercises, this course explores the landscape of memoir writing—mining for material, constructing vivid settings, shaping authentic dialogue, and honing your unique voice.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/
Categories: Memoir
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$415.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
6 weeks
Class size: 12 seats max
Prerequisites: Adult (18+)
Make Manuscript Momentum
Lucinda Literary Academy
A 5-day retreat in Florence, Italy that focuses on revitalizing writing through dynamic learning, accountability, and cultural immersion. Participants receive expert guidance from a NYC literary agent.
Website: https://lucindaliterary.com/
Categories: Memoir
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$7,600.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
5 days
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: None
