We all have stories to tell. If you wish to turn yours into a memoir, this class will guide you through the process, whether you are a novice or an experienced writer. Topics covered include:

• The bucket: collecting the raw materials
• Shaping your raw materials into a story
• Discovering if you are a comedy, a tragedy, or both
• Writing about real people carefully
• Case study: “This Boy’s Life”, by Tobias Wolff
• Case study: “The Year of Magical Thinking”, by Joan Didion
• Case study: “Me Talk Pretty One Day”, by David Sedaris
• Getting the first draft done
• Finding where to start and where to end
• Quick tips for editing your work
• What to do with your work once it’s finished