Master the art of first-person storytelling through memoir and personal essays. Learn to craft compelling narratives with authentic voice and emotional depth.
Master the art of first-person storytelling through memoir and personal essays. Learn to craft compelling narratives with authentic voice and emotional depth.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Develop a strong first-person narrative voice
Craft engaging personal stories with clear structure
Master techniques for emotional resonance
Create trust and intimacy with readers
Use language effectively for storytelling
Balance personal insight with universal appeal
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This course includes:
1.95 Hours PreRecorded video
4 peer reviews
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course teaches the essential elements of writing compelling first-person narratives, including memoir and personal essays. Students learn to develop a strong narrative voice, create emotional resonance, and guide readers through personal stories effectively. The curriculum covers crucial aspects like building trust with readers, maintaining momentum, using language effectively, and discovering personal insights through writing.
Developing a Narrator in First Person Writing
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
The Journey
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Finding Your Voice
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
What's Your Point?
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Award-Winning Journalist and Author Exploring Modern Feminism and Culture
Ariel Levy, a Wesleyan University graduate (1996), has established herself as a prominent voice in contemporary journalism and literature. As a staff writer at The New Yorker since 2008, she has gained recognition for her insightful cultural criticism and compelling personal narratives. Her breakthrough book "Female Chauvinist Pigs: Women and the Rise of Raunch Culture" critically examines post-feminist culture and women's relationship with sexuality in modern society. Her memoir "The Rules Do Not Apply" further showcased her talent for combining personal experience with cultural analysis. Her work has appeared in numerous prestigious publications, including The Washington Post, Vogue, and The New York Times. She has written notable profiles of influential figures and explored complex issues surrounding gender roles, sexuality, and modern feminism. Her contributions to journalism and literature earned her recognition as one of "Forty Under 40" most influential out individuals by The Advocate.
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