IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU!

Writing the memoir:

 

Monday Evenings, 6PM at The Next Chapter Bookstore, 202 E. Robinson St. Knoxville IA 50138

641-828-7323

Registration at the first session or call.

$40

 

 

Week 1: Introduction. Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing but the Truth.

                        Reasons for writing a memoir. Whos our audience? Its all about me (not?).

The tools: jot-book, notebooks, project folders, manuscripts.

                        Memories as best as we can get them: Truth vs. fiction vs. Embelishment.

                        Assignment: Begin with the most memorable and impactful

 

Week 2:  Lifeline vs. Flat-line

                        Doing a Timeline

                        Narrative structure, voice, tones.

 

Week 3:  Hitting the Street

                        Research, interviews, photos, videos, recordings, etc

 

Week 4:   You, starring You (oh, and them, too)

                        Rendering character

 

Week 5:   And Then This Happened

                        Rendering events.

                        Scene and Scenery.

 

Week 6:   Whispering Loudly

                        Using the language to its fullest and best effect.

                        There are always options.

 

Week 7:  Open

                        Reading and critique

 

Week 8:  Open

                        Reading and critique