On Writing: Craft Essential Moments

$275.00

Nov. 21, Dec. 5, 12, 19, 7-9pm est  (4 weeks)

Do you want to write personal stories, memoir or micro-memoir; essential, pivotal moments of your life?

This memoir writing workshop captures and distills the power of your story.

Writing is challenging, and the process often mysterious and confusing. But if you want to live up to something deep inside that says “Write!” you must.

You can write your stories, memories, questions, and visions and create a structure to fulfill your creative visions. 

We will study examples of personal essay, micro-memoir, memoir and the essentials of storytelling. 

How to craft a story (vs writing stream of consciousness)? Where to begin a story? Where to end? How do you structure your story?

Learn:

  • writing and storytelling tools
  • develop a weekly writing practice
  • what themes matter most to you
  • your voice & style
  • revision skills
  • the importance of structure

Receive

  • 1:1 writing coaching & feedback in class
  • constructive editorial feedback and notes offered in class on 1 page, double spaced, submitted writing
  • creative time in community
  • support and encouragement from fellow writers
  • reading & sharing writing
  • an optional writing partner for accountability & support
  • playback recordings
  • weekly Q&A
  • readings from various authors for inspiration
  • option for 50 minute one-on-one *

Session Dates

All session are held via Zoom on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM EST.

Rate:

$275. PayPal or Credit Card below

$265 .Repeat Attendees   Venmo – “write”

Payment plan available.

Policy: If a participant needs to drop the class, having paid full tuition, they receive the remaining credit towards a future class (minus $80 per classes attended) to be used within 6 months. No refund after attending two classes.

Upcoming:

Winter Session: Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 7-9pm est (4 weeks)

Spring Session: March 6, April 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10, 7-9pm est (6 weeks)

Summer Session I: April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 7-9pm est (6 weeks)

Summer Session II: June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 7-9pm est (6 weeks)

Fall Session I: Sept 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 7-9pm est (6 weeks)

discounted rates for students:

  • one-on-one single 50 minute session
  • editing and creative development

Description

Jennifer’s feedback and writing coaching is deeply moving. I felt truly seen and understood through sharing my story with her, and gained the ability to see my own Self as a protagonist, and the people in my life as characters with depth and their own longings and struggles.

 

I will be taking her classes whenever possible, and her one-on-one writing coaching is something truly special.

 

Jennifer is a safe space, a loving guide, and a compassionate critic. She has encouraged me and guided me to find my voice, without me ever noticing I was being gently nudged. The moment you start her course you will be a writer and she will listen to your words with respect and kindness, knowing every word written is a little window to your soul. I highly recommend any course or workshop, really any activity, lead by Jennifer!

 

Jennifer’s memoir writing class was transformational for both my writing and my life (and my writing life!). She created a safe space from the very first moment, setting clear expectations and boundaries that made everything flow effortlessly. 

 

The readings, discussions, and the writing prompts were all designed to facilitate authentic, deep, self-writing that I had no idea was in me. And it wasn’t just me! The writing that came from my fellow classmates was rich and deep and I wanted to listen to everyone’s stories and share my own.”

– Karen Maloy Johnson