The blank page can be the most daunting obstacle in writing. In this course, aspiring writers will assemble a “starter kit” for approaching the blank page by developing constructive ways to think about the writing process as a whole. While subsequent courses in this series will focus on the mechanics of good writing, this course offers ways to think about the writer’s relationship to her material, and ultimately develop a writing style that is uniquely her own.
This course is part of the Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself Specialization
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
The Art of the Frame: Giving Context to Memories
Avatar: The Messenger is the Message
Diegesis and the Extradiagetic Frame: Two Trains Running
Profiling: Our Relationship to the People in Our Work
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- 5 stars62.78%
- 4 stars19.28%
- 3 stars9.41%
- 2 stars3.13%
- 1 star5.38%
TOP REVIEWS FROM MEMOIR AND PERSONAL ESSAY: MANAGING YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE READER
The assignments were wonderful prompts drawing out unexpected topics and encouraging introspection on daily life. Great backbone from which to build. Loved it! Thank you!
This was really a fun course. I feel much more confident that I can write an interesting memoir!
enjoyed the coursework. instructor clear, good course cont. assignments interesting and fun.
The information was given in such a way that I found myself re-thinking all of the stories I've written, wanting to explore other options and re-write from a clearer perspective. Truly valuable.
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