Writing Stories About Ourselves
Learn creative nonfiction techniques to transform personal experiences into compelling stories. Master storytelling elements from fiction for memoir writing.
Learn creative nonfiction techniques to transform personal experiences into compelling stories. Master storytelling elements from fiction for memoir writing.
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
Transform personal experiences into compelling narratives
Craft engaging story openings and dramatic scenes
Use dialogue effectively in personal stories
Develop vivid details and descriptions
Structure memoirs using fiction techniques
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
1.95 Hours PreRecorded video
4 peer reviews
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive creative writing course explores the intersection of fiction techniques and memoir writing. Students learn to transform personal experiences into engaging narratives through studying traditional storytelling methods. The curriculum covers essential elements including story beginnings, content selection, detail usage, dialogue craft, and white space utilization. Through practical assignments and expert instruction, students develop the skills to present their life experiences as crafted performances rather than journal entries.
What Can We Learn From Fiction?
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Train Your Eye Like a Filmmaker
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Opening the Story
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
The Joys and Pitfalls of Dialogue
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Award-Winning Author and Playwright Exploring Cultural Identity and Social Commentary
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh serves as a Visiting Scholar at Wesleyan University, bringing his expertise as an acclaimed memoirist, playwright, and fiction writer. Winner of the 2010 Whiting Award for his memoir "When Skateboards Will Be Free," he has established himself as a significant voice in contemporary American literature. His work, including short story collections "American Estrangement" and "Brief Encounters With the Enemy," explores themes of cultural identity, social movements, and American life. His writing regularly appears in prestigious publications like The New Yorker, The Paris Review, and The New York Times, while his plays have been produced at notable venues including South Coast Repertory and The Humana Festival. Through his teaching and writing, he addresses complex themes of identity, politics, and contemporary American experience.
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