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Memoir Writing
Start and learn how to sell your memoir
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Once upon a time memoirs were written by retired statesmen and movie stars. Then came Frank McCourt, David Sedaris, Mary Karr, and Kathryn Harrison, and suddenly memoirs were public property. Anyone could write one -- or so it seemed. The question is, can you? How do writers make the stories of their own lives transcend the limits of individual experience? What does the craft of memoir involve? What practices and philosophies do writers develop to produce and polish their own work? And what is publishing all about? This class will answer these questions while providing a provocative, supportive environment where you can workshop your memoir-in-progress and receive invaluable feedback. With the aid of weekly assignments, lectures, reading, and in-class critique, you'll produce up to 30 pages of polished text as well as an outline for the rest of the book that will serve as the basis for a potential contract. You'll learn about how to develop a distinctive voice and how to make deeply personal material accessible -- and even irresistible -- to outsiders. In this class you will learn: By the end of class, you will have:
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Instructor BioKimberlee Auerbach's Courses Memoir Writing – New York (Class starts January 8)  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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