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Memoir II

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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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Duration
As few as 10 weeks
Units
3.0
Current Formats
Live Online
Online
Cost
Starting at $820.00

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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.

Spring 2026 Schedule

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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Instructor:
Stephen van Dyck
REG#
407701
Fee:
$820.00
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Notes

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

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Wed Apr 1, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Apr 8, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Apr 15, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Apr 22, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Apr 29, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed May 6, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed May 13, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed May 20, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed May 27, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jun 3, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

Summer 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
Kerry Cohen
REG#
408679
Fee:
$820.00
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Notes

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

This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required live class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.

Deadline
Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to access course materials.
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