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Write a Memoir

A structured, in-person writing workshop for telling your own story (memoir, biography, or non-fiction). Focuses on technical writing, overcoming blocks, accessing memories, and planning.


Group Size

4-12 participants

Duration

Typically 4 hours per day for in-person/week-long; longer for month-long.

In-Class

Exercises, writing, and planning.

Homework

Research, journaling, observation, interviewing, memory delving.



Key Learning Outcomes

  • Defining your story and finding your theme.

  • Basics of planning a compelling story.

  • Researching and structuring your life story.

  • Finding your writing voice.

  • Handling point of view, dialogue, and knowing what to include/exclude.


Online

Year-Long Writing Mentorship



Cape Town

TBA



Joburg

TBA


Durban

TBA



Presented by

Sarah Bullen

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