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Writing a Personal Essay
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 7 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة Wesleyan University
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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. You will develop the opportunity to find your voice and see it come alive, amplified and improved, on the page. This is the chance to tell your story in a way that invites readers in; your story, written to be read. The memoir and personal essay are two of the best-selling and most universally acclaimed genres in the world of modern creative writing. Welcome to your story.

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Open Your Eyes

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Five Nouns

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Open the Window

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  • Open the Window

Foibles, Fallibilities, and Flaws

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  • Foibles, Fallibilities, and Flaws

A Conversation with Said Sayrafiezadeh

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  • A Conversation with Said Sayrafiezadeh

Assignment 1: The Mistake

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  • The Mistake

Step by Step

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  • Step by Step

Out of the Ditch

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  • Out of the Ditch

Building As You Go

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  • Building As You Go

A Little Distance

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A Conversation with Dani Shapiro

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  • A Conversation with Dani Shapiro

Assignment 2: Using Memory

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The Intimate and the Everyday

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  • The Intimate and the Everyday

What Are Facts For?

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  • What Are Facts For?

In the Story

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  • In the Story

A Conversation with Chandra Prasad

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  • A Conversation with Chandra Prasad

Assignment 3: Details in the Story

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Begin in the Middle

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Drowning in Rhinestones

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White Space

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A Conversation with Ariel Levy

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Building the House

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Assignment 4: Listen to the Sound of Your Writing

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  • Listen to the Sound of Your Writing

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Discover the art of storytelling with the "Writing a Personal Essay" course, offered within the Arts & Humanities domain. This foundational course, curated by Coursera, guides you through the process of crafting your personal essay or developing a full memoir. You will explore essential elements such as planning, structure, narrative techniques, and the layering of significant details, all designed to help you find and amplify your unique voice on the page. In this 420-minute course, you'll learn how to engage readers and present your story compellingly. The memoir and personal essay genres are among the most popular and critically acclaimed in contemporary creative writing, making this an excellent opportunity to share your experiences with the world. Subscription options include Starter and Professional plans, catering to various learning needs and professional aspirations. This course is perfect for aspiring writers, storytellers, and anyone interested in honing their writing skills to create impactful and memorable personal narratives. Join today and begin your journey to telling your story in a way that resonates.

Amy Bloom
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Amy Bloom