Writing a memoir requires self-examination and honesty, which can be challenging when writing about trauma or from a marginalized perspective. By offering generative prompts that encourage a fresh perspective on your stories, we aim to make this process less daunting. We will explore the writing process, examine examples of innovative and hybrid memoirs and essays, engage in exercises that explore characterization, personal archives and history, and speculative elements. These experiments will open new pathways for expression, providing entry points for developing your writing and uncovering hidden stories from within.

This course welcomes anyone wanting to hone their skills and receive feedback in a supportive environment, and it is best suited for intermediate writers but writers from. You do not need to submit anything in advance to join.