The Memoir Formula
Who is this course for?
- Anyone who has aspired to write memoir but isn't sure how to get started, what to include or leave out what to write next, or if what you’re writing is even any good.
What you’ll learn
- The powerful structure virtually all the best memoirs follow.
- How to create a clear argument and plot line for your book.
- The key scenes you must include no matter what you’re writing about.
- The 3W Formula for writing memoir — once you understand this, everything changes.
- The exact system I use to edit all of my manuscripts.
- How to accelerate your writing process (with a workbook and specific punch lists).
- How to write a truly compelling piece of memoir readers will love and share.
About the course
Writing memoirs have been one of the most rewarding adventures of my life.
It’s a chance to understand your life in new ways, to share your story with people who need to hear it, to express yourself creatively, and to experience fun moments like TV interviews, book signings, and more.
You have a story. In fact, you have hundreds. There’s no doubt about that.
Let me help you tell them, with a step-by-step plan you can use again and again, whether you write one book…
Writing memoirs have been one of the most rewarding adventures of my life.
It’s a chance to understand your life in new ways, to share your story with people who need to hear it, to express yourself creatively, and to experience fun moments like TV interviews, book signings, and more.
You have a story. In fact, you have hundreds. There’s no doubt about that.
Let me help you tell them, with a step-by-step plan you can use again and again, whether you write one book or fifty.
This formula has worked for thousands of writers. It will work for you.
You can do this.
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Course Content
You could watch all the material in a day if you wanted. But obviously the process of writing your book will take much longer. The course will be there to guide you no matter how long that takes.
Lesson Name & What’s Included
Episode 1: Why Your Memoir Needs Structure
40 min
Episode 2: The Three Acts & How to Begin & End Act One
26 min
Episode 3: Opening Act Two
13 min
Episode 4: Closing Out Act Two
15 min
Episode 5: Turning for Home & Act Three
15 min
Episode 6: The Rewrite
19 min
Instructor
Marion Roach Smith
Marion Roach Smith has been teaching sold-out memoir classes for more than 20 years. She now teaches online. The author of four mass-market books, she is a former staff member of The New York Times and has written for The New York Times Magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Prevention, New York Daily News, Vogue, Newsday, Good Housekeeping, Discover, and The Los Angeles Times, among others. Marion has been a commentator on National Public Radio's All Things Considered and was a long-time daily show host on Sirius Satellite Radio.
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Such meaty course. At first, I felt I had not gotten my money’s worth. But watching all six through, then going back and working with the workbook gave me such clarity.
Use universal themes. It sounds so simple. Its not. Well worth it.
Loved it, You are so clear, great speaking voice and charm. The message is still a little fuzzy for me which is a good thing in my case. The truer it is , the harder it is to break bad habits.
Thanks so much for the opportunity to look at this from a different perspective.
Eleanor
This is the perfect course for anyone that wants to write memoir. it’s got helpful formulas to use, tips on topics, arguments and guidance on scenes to use. Instructor Is clear and easy to listen to. You can listen to course over and over again.
I purchased this course and listened to the entire 6 episodes at least 3 or 4 times and I have fully completed the accompanying workbook. I found it to be extremely worthwhile for walking me through all the structural and other craft related considerations for my memoir. Marion is a brilliant engaging instructor and expert. My true memoir guru. I highly recommend all her classes and coaching services – but this course in particular has guided me enormously.