Improve Your Memoir

Workshop your book with a published memoir writer

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Improve Your Memoir

WHEN: Wednesday, December 10, 6:30-10:30 pm

WHERE New York (Midtown East)

PRICE
$125 ($100 for )
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Course Details

You've been working on your memoir -- maybe you've even taken a class or two -- but you still think it needs some polishing. This one-day workshop will give you the push you need to take your memoir to the next level.

Through in-class critique from the instructor and fellow workshop members, you'll get valuable feedback that will help show you both the strong and weak point in your writing. In-class writing activities will give you new material to add to your story.

This class is appropriate for students writing a novel-length memoir or a shorter autobiographical story.

Application Requirements
Please submit a brief letter of interest (including a brief work history) as well as a writing sample (less than 1,000 words).

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Instructor Bio

Kimberlee Auerbach's Courses

Memoir Writing – New York (Class starts January 8)

Kimberlee Auerbach
Kimberlee Auerbach is the author of the memoir The Devil, The Lovers & Me: My Life in Tarot (Dutton 2007). She is a former breaking news producer who now writes and performs fulltime. She has performed her comedic monologues throughout New York City at venues such as The Original Improv, The Kraine Theater, and The Bitter End. Her one-woman show played to sold-out houses at the New York International Fringe Festival, and she has competed in several Moth GrandSLAM Championships. For more information about Kimberlee check out www.kimmiland.com.

Testimonials


Kimberlee encouraged us and we became much better writers. I looked forward to class every week. Kimberlee is insightful, focused, and humorous. She embodies the insight, focus and humor of a rare breed -- the excellent, unforgettable teacher. -- Elaine Perlman

"Kimmi is an amazing teacher -- maybe the best writing teacher I've ever had. She creates a safe space and cares more about the students than I've ever seen. I took two of her classes and since then I've completed a new manuscript. She is truly brilliant and inspirational!" -- Kate Lutzner

"Kimmi is a charismatic and articulate teacher with an infectious zeal for first-person writing. Her feedback is incisive, compassionate, and constructive." -- Magdalena Alagna

"It was interesting to share with the other students. I was able to see what others were writing and get feedback on my own work." -- Jacqueline Ansel

"Kimberlee made me think and feel like a writer. Her comments and exercises helped me discover the essence of the story I am telling. I can see the book taking shape now, and feel I will be ready to propose soon." -- Heather Waghelstein

"Kimberlee brings life into what is often times the most difficult subject matters to write about. She is encouraging and positive, offering constructive criticism in such a way that it doesn't seem a bit like criticism!" -- Diane Singer

"I found Kimberlee to be incredibly insightful and helpful. She knew exactly what each of us needed to do in order to get our pieces to the next level, and she provided a great balance of praise and constructive criticism. -- Megan Auster-Rosen

"Kimberlee has a real talent for breaking down text and diagnosing exactly what's working, what isn't, and what can be done to improve it. She possesses the intelligence and knowledge necessary to rescue a stuck writer and a heart and spirit generous enough to encourage a tentative one." -- Eileen Kelly

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