LLWRC 863 - Memoir Intensive

Throughout history personal stories have been written and shared. Though motive, definition and popularity of memoir has shifted throughout time, memoir continues to be a reflection of our humanity, a recounting of our experiences written from one's own knowledge. If you're ready to focus the lens of your writing inward, come explore this highly personal genre and discover its relationship with fiction, personal essays, and autobiographies. We'll discuss and practice strategies of reflection, the difference between "narrator" and "character" in memoir, and address the difficulties with including others in our personal stories. We'll also look at and closely read examples of memoir structures, and observe how they differ from traditional "plots" in fiction. Be ready to read, write, and share as we tackle the ultimate subject -- you!