The Structure and Rhythm of Memoir

You’ve got all the raw material you need to write a memoir: your memories, experiences, and insights. But to turn them into a compelling read, you need to build a strong narrative arc and find the right rhythm of scene, summary, and exposition. In this session, you’ll learn how to do both, with discussion of memoir excerpts, some concrete tips, and an exercise or two. You’ll leave with the tools and confidence you need to take your memoir to the next level.

Difficulty level: all_levels

Speaker(s)

• Jane Roper

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