Jewish Memoir Writing

The notion that we each have a distinct and compelling story to tell is the essence of memoir--a genre that depends on the past as we remember it. Through reading and writing exercises, you will explore the shifting landscape of memory and the creative license that it affords you on the page. The course examines remembering, and not forgetting, and why the concepts of "truth" and "nonfiction" can sometimes seem at odds, and helps students to reconcile the two. The assigned writing exercises build toward a 15 to 20 page memoir.

"For those who may not have ever written anything before, memoir writing might be the best way to start, with one's life providing both canvas and inspiration."
- Memoir writing student