Memoir in Collage
Five-week course begins September 23rd
Early bird price through September 8th
Instructor: Megan Baxter
Are you wondering how you can craft a memoir from life’s twists and turns? Maybe you’ve been overwhelmed with scope and don’t know where to begin. This class will guide you through a new way to write your story. A collaged approach to memoir composes a narrative through fragments and found items, building a story from many smaller pieces.
Over the course of 5 weeks you’ll be introduced to the collage in memoir through written lectures and reading samples and compose your own short collaged essay. You will also receive practical guidance on establishing a writing schedule and developing your own best creative practices. You’ll have the opportunity to receive feedback from peers, as well as your instructor, that will help revise your writing and refine your project goals. At the end of the 5 weeks you’ll have a structured plan to begin your collaged memoir!
The course will include the following:
Weekly written lectures describing craft definitions, processes, and considerations
Weekly writing prompts to help you generate material and spark creativity
Weekly practical writing tips including suggestions on scheduling writing time, conducting research, working through “writers block,” and the publishing process
Weekly reading assignments (PDFs or links to free material) and critical questions to ask based on the text
Weekly online writing workshops where you will share your work and receive feedback from the class’s virtual writing community, hosted by our class discussion board
A peer review guide to help structure your response to other writers work and establish a constructive and supportive writing group within the class
The opportunity to submit an essay or memoir fragment of up to 3500 words for detailed instructor feedback including suggestions and considerations for revision
A live video conference hosted by the instructor in Week 2 that is open to all students (and available afterwards for those who are unable to participate) and will include introductions, a Q&A, a live writing prompt, and a chance to share your ideas and work with the class community
Instructor bio: Megan Baxter is the author of three books of nonfiction including Twenty Square Feet of Skin from Mad Creek Books. Her essays have won numerous national awards including a Pushcart Prize. With a MFA in Creative Nonfiction and a BFA in Poetry, Megan loves developing cross-genre and innovative approaches to writing instruction. Megan lives in New Hampshire where she teaches and manages her homestead farm.
Payment plans available:
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- Enter your email
- Enter your billing information and click "Pay with PayPal"
- Scroll down to "PayPal Credit" or "Pay Later Options," including four interest-free payments or monthly payments for 12 months.
Five-week course begins September 23rd
Early bird price through September 8th
Instructor: Megan Baxter
Are you wondering how you can craft a memoir from life’s twists and turns? Maybe you’ve been overwhelmed with scope and don’t know where to begin. This class will guide you through a new way to write your story. A collaged approach to memoir composes a narrative through fragments and found items, building a story from many smaller pieces.
Over the course of 5 weeks you’ll be introduced to the collage in memoir through written lectures and reading samples and compose your own short collaged essay. You will also receive practical guidance on establishing a writing schedule and developing your own best creative practices. You’ll have the opportunity to receive feedback from peers, as well as your instructor, that will help revise your writing and refine your project goals. At the end of the 5 weeks you’ll have a structured plan to begin your collaged memoir!
The course will include the following:
Weekly written lectures describing craft definitions, processes, and considerations
Weekly writing prompts to help you generate material and spark creativity
Weekly practical writing tips including suggestions on scheduling writing time, conducting research, working through “writers block,” and the publishing process
Weekly reading assignments (PDFs or links to free material) and critical questions to ask based on the text
Weekly online writing workshops where you will share your work and receive feedback from the class’s virtual writing community, hosted by our class discussion board
A peer review guide to help structure your response to other writers work and establish a constructive and supportive writing group within the class
The opportunity to submit an essay or memoir fragment of up to 3500 words for detailed instructor feedback including suggestions and considerations for revision
A live video conference hosted by the instructor in Week 2 that is open to all students (and available afterwards for those who are unable to participate) and will include introductions, a Q&A, a live writing prompt, and a chance to share your ideas and work with the class community
Instructor bio: Megan Baxter is the author of three books of nonfiction including Twenty Square Feet of Skin from Mad Creek Books. Her essays have won numerous national awards including a Pushcart Prize. With a MFA in Creative Nonfiction and a BFA in Poetry, Megan loves developing cross-genre and innovative approaches to writing instruction. Megan lives in New Hampshire where she teaches and manages her homestead farm.
Payment plans available:
- Go to Checkout
- Enter your email
- Enter your billing information and click "Pay with PayPal"
- Scroll down to "PayPal Credit" or "Pay Later Options," including four interest-free payments or monthly payments for 12 months.
Five-week course begins September 23rd
Early bird price through September 8th
Instructor: Megan Baxter
Are you wondering how you can craft a memoir from life’s twists and turns? Maybe you’ve been overwhelmed with scope and don’t know where to begin. This class will guide you through a new way to write your story. A collaged approach to memoir composes a narrative through fragments and found items, building a story from many smaller pieces.
Over the course of 5 weeks you’ll be introduced to the collage in memoir through written lectures and reading samples and compose your own short collaged essay. You will also receive practical guidance on establishing a writing schedule and developing your own best creative practices. You’ll have the opportunity to receive feedback from peers, as well as your instructor, that will help revise your writing and refine your project goals. At the end of the 5 weeks you’ll have a structured plan to begin your collaged memoir!
The course will include the following:
Weekly written lectures describing craft definitions, processes, and considerations
Weekly writing prompts to help you generate material and spark creativity
Weekly practical writing tips including suggestions on scheduling writing time, conducting research, working through “writers block,” and the publishing process
Weekly reading assignments (PDFs or links to free material) and critical questions to ask based on the text
Weekly online writing workshops where you will share your work and receive feedback from the class’s virtual writing community, hosted by our class discussion board
A peer review guide to help structure your response to other writers work and establish a constructive and supportive writing group within the class
The opportunity to submit an essay or memoir fragment of up to 3500 words for detailed instructor feedback including suggestions and considerations for revision
A live video conference hosted by the instructor in Week 2 that is open to all students (and available afterwards for those who are unable to participate) and will include introductions, a Q&A, a live writing prompt, and a chance to share your ideas and work with the class community
Instructor bio: Megan Baxter is the author of three books of nonfiction including Twenty Square Feet of Skin from Mad Creek Books. Her essays have won numerous national awards including a Pushcart Prize. With a MFA in Creative Nonfiction and a BFA in Poetry, Megan loves developing cross-genre and innovative approaches to writing instruction. Megan lives in New Hampshire where she teaches and manages her homestead farm.
Payment plans available:
- Go to Checkout
- Enter your email
- Enter your billing information and click "Pay with PayPal"
- Scroll down to "PayPal Credit" or "Pay Later Options," including four interest-free payments or monthly payments for 12 months.