What's the real story you're trying to tell? A powerful memoir isn't a dump of memories, but a carefully sculpted story. This three-week course will help you transform your personal experiences into a compelling narrative. In this three-week workshop, we'll explore how to move beyond a simple record of what happened and discover the central themes, emotional heart, and narrative arc of your story. You'll gain the tools to turn your collection of memories into a powerful, purposeful narrative with a clear emotional and structural arc

tuck on your first draft? Can't seem to finish your fifth? This three-week workshop is for you, whether you're a "pantser," who writes by the seat of your pants, or a "plotter," who outlines everything. Through focused readings, guided writing exercises, and group feedback, we'll give you the tools to finish your work. Discover the structural fixes, character depth, or dialogue polish you need to get your manuscript across the finish line. We'll also workshop your writing, giving you the feedback and momentum you need to finish strong. This course will provide a clear path forward to pinpoint and fix what’s not working. You’ll leave this class with a deeper understanding of your plot, characters, and dialogue, and a solid plan to get your manuscript out of the draft pile and into the world.