IN PERSON: This course is designed to guide participants through the process of initiating their memoir-writing journey. Memoirs are powerful tools for self-expression, reflection and storytelling. Students will be provided with the foundational knowledge, skills and inspiration they need to start crafting their own compelling memoirs. The learning in this course happens through writing practice and in-class discussion. Students should be prepared to write during every class session and should prioritize time between sessions to complete the reading and writing assignments. By the end of the course, participants will have gained a deeper understanding of memoir writing as a genre, developed their writing skills and created a strong foundation for their personal memoir projects. They will leave the course with newfound confidence in their ability to tell their own stories and continue refining their work beyond the classroom. | Lecture + Q&A, Facilitated discussion.
Max enrollment: 12.
Location: Judea Reform Congregation, 1933 W. Cornwallis Rd, Durham NC 27705
Shawna Ayoub is a brown, queer, Durham-based writer and instructor whose work prioritizes engaging with difficult topics. After recognizing the personal benefits of writing for release and recovery, she has made her practice public for the last 12 years, offering courses independently as well as through the Center for Creative Writing. Her work has appeared in Verywell Mind, Survivor Lit, Exit 7, [wherever], The Archipelago and The Manifest Station.