In the final session, you’ll share your polished memoir piece with the group. We’ll offer final constructive feedback, reflect on the use of flashbacks, and celebrate the growth in your writing. We’ll wrap up with a discussion of next month’s focus, and you’ll leave with a more nuanced and complete memoir piece that thoughtfully integrates flashbacks.

In Week 2, we’ll focus on refining the flashbacks in your memoir. You’ll receive peer feedback and discuss how to smoothly transition between past and present in your writing. We’ll workshop your scenes to ensure the flashbacks add emotional weight and narrative clarity to your story.

We’ll start by introducing ourselves and discussing the core elements of memoir writing, focusing on how flashbacks can enhance your personal narrative. You’ll learn how to effectively weave past experiences into your story to add depth and context. Through writing prompts, you’ll begin crafting a scene that incorporates a meaningful flashback from your life.

In our final session, you’ll have the chance to share your polished scenes with the group and receive final feedback. We’ll reflect on the month’s progress, celebrate your growth, and discuss what’s up next. You’ll walk away with a stronger, more refined piece that masterfully weaves drama and conflict together.

In Week 2, we’ll dive deeper into the conflicts you’ve developed in your story. Through peer feedback and constructive criticism, we’ll workshop your scenes and discuss how to heighten the stakes. You’ll leave with valuable insights on how to intensify conflict and create more dynamic interactions between your characters. difference.

We’ll kick off by introducing ourselves and diving into the core concepts of conflict in dramatic storytelling. You’ll learn the difference between internal and external conflict and how they drive emotional tension in your narrative. After a discussion, we’ll explore writing prompts that get you started on crafting a scene full of tension and drama.