Everyone has a real life story to tell, whether witnessed or lived through. It's easy to tell such stories orally. But, writing them down can sometimes feel like a daunting task!
How to Write Memoirs is a crash course on writing personal stories. By the end of class, you'll have practised three ways to write your own experiences, all with the ease of sharing stories in a casual conversation.
Minimum age for this workshop: 8 years oldNote: Online students aged 8-12 are required to have a parent or guardian to assist the child in accomplishing coursework.
Our course creator
How to Write Memoirs was created by Filipino writer Dr. Joem Antonio. A published author and playwright, he holds a Ph.D. in Creative Writing from UP Diliman and is an eight-time Palanca Award winner. He believes that writing is a skill that can be learned by even those who weren't magically "born with the talent." Through his writing courses and workshops, he teaches writing as a science, leaving students with clear methods that allow them to move their writing projects forward.
Take this course through one of our writing coaches.
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Dr. Joem Antonio is a teacher, published creative writer, and print-and-play game designer. You'll find his works at joemantonio.com.
Coach Joem teaches this course regularly online. On occasion, he also conducts workshops at various venues in the Philippines.
Esther Suson is an editor, writer, and writing coach. Read more about her work at hashtagesther.com.
Coach Esther teaches this course regularly online. If you're interested in face-to-face instruction, you may contact her directly.