37 Best Memoir Creative Writing Classes in 2024

In this workshop, students will learn the art of editing their memoir including identifying what and where to cut to streamline the plot. Students will also learn how the revising process works so that they will be able to create a product that will excel in the marketplace.

Writing a memoir can venture into emotional depths, raising questions about truth and selective storytelling. This workshop is designed for those wanting to pen their life stories or aspiring authors seeking publication, offering guidance on navigating these complex decisions.

Learn the art of baiting the hook properly to get your short nonfiction pieces published and paid for in this four-week course. Discover how to generate saleable ideas, craft winning pitches, and connect with the right editors and publications.

Held mostly outdoors at Shelby Bottoms, this workshop combines naturalist and forest bathing techniques to enhance observation skills. Participants will engage in creative writing exercises to translate these immersive observations into vivid written descriptions.

This one-day craft intensive class (led by Lilly Dancyger) will study and discuss examples of personal/critical essays, in other words essays which examine art as a way to express personal feelings, thoughts, or experiences. The class will help you generate new writing that sits between art criticism and memoir.

This class is part of a series of classes that cover the issues and traditions of writers of color and Indigenous writers and is intended for writers of color and Indigenous writers to work on their craft in a space that centers them and their work.

This week-long workshop is open to writers of all levels and focuses on fiction, memoir, and poetry. It includes writing exercises, sharing sessions, and exploration of creativity, style, and editing. Participants will learn to target different genres and markets, with the goal of developing a sustainable creative writing practice. The course is held at the University of Sydney and emphasizes growing beginnings toward completed works suitable for publication​.

Led by Sydney writer Elizabeth Gascoigne Rosa, this one-day workshop teaches crafting short stories from life experiences. Ideal for beginners and those with some experience in creative writing, it encourages participants to explore themes like family, nature, and passion, transforming these into creative nonfiction. Scheduled for April 6, 2024, the workshop is a six-hour session.

This workshop offers an opportunity for writers to create and share first-person or fictional pieces in a supportive communal setting. It focuses on constructive criticism and improvement, with two students submitting a piece each week for class discussion. The instructor, Ms. Jeannie DeQuine, also provides guidance on common writing issues.

This six-month, online master class is designed for serious, experienced writers aiming to complete a book-length memoir. The course, limited to 6 students per session, focuses on developing a cohesive, entertaining memoir. Participants will learn to structure their book, edit drafts, and engage in a supportive environment.

Focused on memoir writing, this course guides you in selecting personal stories and developing writing skills, aiming to produce memoir chapters while connecting with a community of memoir writers.

Taught by Alan Watt, this live Zoom workshop takes you from the initial idea to the completion of your memoir's first draft in 90 days. Meetings occur weekly on Thursdays for 14 weeks, combining craft lessons and writing exercises. Participants are expected to make a financial commitment, with a suggested donation of $1,500 and a minimum of $750.