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Memoir III

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WRITING X 423.3

Make significant progress on your memoir draft in this workshop where you refine structure, theme, and honing the author's unique voice.

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

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What you can learn.

Develop a structured regimen to carry you through to completion of your project
Develop self-editing techniques to help you refine and rewrite your work
Make considerable progress on your project in a supportive, motivating environment

About This Course

Designed for serious writers with at least 50 pages of their memoir, this workshop offers a structured writing environment to generate new material and ongoing critique. Issues of structure, theme and honing the author's unique voice are emphasized. You will develop self-editing techniques and participate in intensive workshopping. The course goal is to produce a substantial portion of your memoir.

Prerequisites

WRITING X 423.2 Memoir II or comparable workshop experience.

Spring 2026 Schedule

Date
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
407702
Fee:
$820.00
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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.
(Optional) Book: The Writer's Journey by Christopher Vogler
Book: The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr

Summer 2026 Schedule

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Format
 
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Tuesday 5:00PM - 8:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
408680
Fee:
$820.00
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Remote Classroom
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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.

Deadline
Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to access course materials.
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Online
Tue Jun 23, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Jun 30, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Jul 7, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Jul 14, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Jul 21, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Jul 28, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Aug 4, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Aug 11, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Aug 18, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Aug 25, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom