Memoir II

WRITING X 423.2

Continue progress on a book length memoir by generating new work and developing strong self-editing skills.

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Remote
Starting at $720.00
As few as 10 weeks
3.0

What you can learn.

  • Cast yourself as a compelling character in a true story
  • Write up to 50 pages in your work in progress
  • Give and get feedback from similarly passionate writers
  • Craft an involving storyline based on real experiences

About this course:

Designed for the serious writer committed to participating in a structured writing regimen as well as engaging in ongoing critiques and craft discussions, this course guides you to examine key issues in your work, create an involving storyline out of your life experience, and cast yourself as a compelling character readers want to follow. You also develop the self-editing skills you need to polish and revise your material at a level appropriate to submit to publishers. Includes discussion of current marketplace. The course goal is to complete 50 well-crafted pages of your project.
Prerequisites

WRITING X 423.1 Memoir I or comparable workshop experience.

Summer 2023 Schedule

Date & Time
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Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Liz Stephens
392507
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Jul 6, 2023
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. 
Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 20, 2023
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule
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Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Jul 6, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Jul 13, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Jul 20, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Jul 27, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Aug 3, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Aug 10, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Aug 17, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Aug 24, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Aug 31, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Sep 7, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Fall 2023 Schedule

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Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Stephen van Dyck
394074
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

No meeting November 22, 2023. 

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 18, 2023
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Wed Oct 4, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Oct 11, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Oct 18, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Oct 25, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Nov 1, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Nov 8, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Nov 15, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Nov 29, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Dec 6, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Dec 13, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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