Is your life story begging to be told? Have you lived through something so layered and complex that you need to write a book about it? Have you struggled to find your life experience represented in memoirs? Do you feel ready to share your story in hopes of finding an audience that can relate?

How to Write a Memoir is the perfect place to begin your memoir writing journey with GrubStreet. In three hours, you’re going to learn everything you need to know about the fundamentals of memoir writing, including identifying your memoir genre, the main stakes of your story, and the narrative arc. We’ll cover what it takes, realistically, to bring your book from an exciting idea to a completed manuscript (and yes, in our opinion, this includes workshopping your memoir with other writers!). As a part of this class, you’ll have a chance to begin the first stages of mapping out your memoir, connect with other aspiring memoirists, and learn more about upcoming opportunities to move your memoir project forward in a GrubStreet workshop.