Memoir Mastery: How to Write a Compelling Memoir

In this comprehensive 9-week course, you’ll go from feeling alone, confused and overwhelmed to feeling excited and supported in the power of your story, clear in its scope, and confident in the craft and technique of creating a compelling memoir.

HOW THE COURSE WORKS

The keys to writing memoir are getting the right structure, accountability, encouragement and support. That’s why I’ve built the following pieces into this course:

• 2 “on-ramp” bonus trainings to help you get your (mindset) game on and set up a writing schedule you can adhere to.
•  6 online modules covering craft and technique as well as weekly mindset tips. Each module is broken into bite-sized steps, with downloadable video trainings and supporting PDFs accessible to you for the lifetime of the course.
• 7 live group coaching calls (we’ll meet on Zoom, and all calls will be recorded in case you’re unable to make it).
• Private forum for Q&A, support and accountability.
• 4 “lift-off” bonus interviews with authors, editors and book reviewers to clarify next steps.

WHAT’S DIFFERENT ABOUT THIS COURSE: 

Safety, self-care, support and community are the hallmarks of this program.

Memoir Mastery is not your typical creative writing class. Writing a full-length book is a much different process than crafting a short piece, and it’s why we spend so much time on narrative arc and structure as well as safety and mindset. Craft is important, but you’ll need all of these tools to get to the finish line.

Many clients have told me how thankful they were for these unique aspects of Memoir Mastery–despite their initial reluctance to take “yet another course.”

Memoir Mastery is offered in September and January of each year.

Click here to learn more and/or to register.

Find Accountability, Support and Community in the Writer’s Circle

The Writer’s Circle is a 3-month offering to give your writing the support it deserves.

In my 20 years of teaching writing, I’ve seen time and again how the impossible becomes doable when we’re held and supported in a kind and compassionate community. Especially if we’re writing memoir.

It’s also a lot more fun. And since the pandemic started, it’s become clear that writing is easier when we’re connected with our people.

That’s why I created this 3-month community offering, to give your project time, space and support to thrive.

The Writer’s Circle includes:

• Monthly teaching calls with time for Q&A to get your questions answered.
• Two group writing sessions each month, so you’ll have consistent, dedicated writing time for your project.
• A beautiful (and private) community forum where you check in each week to share your writing goals and get accountability.
• Resource library for writers.
• Author interview library.
• Staying committed to your project can be tough when you’re going it alone. Having accountability, support and a warm, welcoming community can make all the difference.

The Writer’s Circle is a 3-month offering built around accountability, support and a warm, welcoming community to help you and your writing thrive.

The Memoir Mastermind

A 6-month small group mastermind with teaching, support and accountability to help you complete your memoir.

You’ll write 20-25 pages a month, receiving supportive as well as constructive feedback from me as well as the larger group. The mastermind includes monthly teachings, discussions and short readings to hone your craft and techniques, as well as two group calls a month and weekly check-ins for accountability. Optional group writing calls and open-mics.

This mastermind is offered twice a year and acceptance is by application only. Priority is given to current and past clients before registration opens to the larger community.

Prerequisite: Memoir Mastery or equivalent coursework.

 

To learn more about these offerings, please contact Tanja or join her list here to receive automatic notification of new offerings. You’ll receive a copy of The Story Starter Kit as a thank you.