Memoir Writing Courses and Certifications

Memoir and Personal Essay: Managing Your Relationship with the Reader

239 ratings at Coursera

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.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself

Learn to write compelling personal narratives with Wesleyan University's 17-week course. Master memoir and personal essay writing through tips, exercises, and challenges.

• Coursera
• 17 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Writing The Truth: How to Start Writing Your Memoir

Learn memoir writing from legendary memoirist Mary Karr. Engage in memory-focused exercises, develop your unique voice, and write with the five senses. Less than 1-hour workload.

• Skillshare
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Kick start your memoir - writing exercises

134 ratings at Udemy

Building your confidence and igniting your memory enabling you to start writing a memoir with these writing exercises

• Udemy
• 3-4 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Crafting Memoir: How to Outline Your Own Hero's Journey

Learn to structure your memoir using the Hero's Journey in this 30-minute class by award-winning author Tammy Letherer. Understand common mistakes, draft your first chapter, and keep writing.

• Skillshare
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Memoir Journaling: Make Your Life Richer Through Stories

Join Lana Blakely in this short course to learn memoir journaling, focusing on five senses to enrich life experiences and enhance storytelling skills.

• Skillshare
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Memoir Writing: Write a Personal Story for a Universal Audience

Learn how to write a compelling personal narrative by exploring different literary devices and story structures

• Domestika
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

How to Write a Full-Length Memoir

How to Write a Full-Length Memoir with Joyce Maynard

• CreativeLive
• 5 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• $149.00

Memoir 101: Writing About Your Life

So, you want to write a memoir but you’re not sure where to start? No worries, you don’t need to be an expert writer to tell your story in a compelling…

• Craftsy
• 11 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00

Capstone: Your Story

401 ratings at Coursera

In this 7-week course by Wesleyan University, draft and revise a complete 8-15 page story, narrative essay, or memoir, culminating in an original work of art.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Writing in First Person Point of View

110 ratings at Coursera

If you have always wanted to tell your own story—in a memoir, first-person essay, or any other form of autobiographical non-fiction—but felt you lacked the tools or the framework, this is the class for you.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Writing a Personal Essay

81 ratings at Coursera

This class is the chance to create your personal essay or extend into a full memoir -- from planning and structure to bold narrative brushstrokes to the layering of significant detail.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Master the 5 Key Elements of Story

1480 ratings at Udemy

Learn the 5 key elements of storytelling in less than an hour. Gain insights to improve your writing and engage your audience more profoundly. Ideal for fiction and memoir writers.

• Udemy
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Creative Writing: Begin with the Body

Explore creative writing through the lens of the physical body in this under 1-hour course. Led by essayist Chelsea Hodson, it's perfect for beginners to advanced writers.

• Skillshare
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Creative Writing: Crafting Personal Essays with Impact

Join best-selling author Roxane Gay in a 1-2 hour masterclass to craft impactful personal essays. Learn to find your story, connect with your audience, and make a difference through writing.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available