Writing a Personal Essay
Master the art of personal essay writing, from structuring your story to crafting compelling details that bring your experiences to life.
Master the art of personal essay writing, from structuring your story to crafting compelling details that bring your experiences to life.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Develop effective story organization techniques
Overcome internal criticism and writing fears
Select and utilize meaningful personal details
Craft engaging narrative prose
Create reader-focused personal essays
Master the art of revision and editing
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This course includes:
2.5 Hours PreRecorded video
4 peer reviews
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive writing course guides students through creating compelling personal essays. The curriculum covers essential aspects of memoir and essay writing, from initial planning and structure to developing narrative voice and incorporating meaningful details. Students learn to overcome internal criticism, select impactful memories, and craft engaging prose that resonates with readers.
How to Begin... and How to Continue
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
How Not to Fail
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
The Truth of the Story Lies in the Details
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Writing to be Read
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Award-Winning Author and Creative Writing Director Advancing Literary Arts
Amy Bloom serves as the Distinguished University Writer in Residence and Director of the Shapiro Center for Creative Writing at Wesleyan University. A renowned author and former psychotherapist, she has earned critical acclaim for her novels, short stories, and most recently, her memoir "In Love." Her work has garnered numerous prestigious nominations, including the National Book Award and National Book Critics Circle Award. Her writing spans multiple genres, from fiction to essays, appearing in leading publications such as The New Yorker, The Atlantic Monthly, and Vogue. Her novels, including "Lucky Us," "Away," and "White Houses," have been translated into fifteen languages, demonstrating her global literary impact. Beyond her writing, she shapes future generations of writers through her leadership at Wesleyan, where she previously earned her own bachelor's degree before completing her MSW at Smith College. Her unique background in psychotherapy informs her nuanced character development and storytelling, contributing to her distinctive literary voice.
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