Memoir and Personal Essay Managing Your Relationship with the Reader
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. While subsequent courses in this series will focus on the mechanics of good writing, this course offers ways to think about the writer’s relationship to her material, and ultimately develop a writing style that is uniquely her own.
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Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
The Art of the Frame: Giving Context to Memories
Week 2
Avatar: The Messenger is the Message
Week 3
Diegesis and the Extradiagetic Frame: Two Trains Running
Week 4
Profiling: Our Relationship to the People in Our Work
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
I really appreciate the professor and his classes I have enjoyed every single video and every assignment It is really useful course which will allow us to know how exactly to write a memoir.
Greg Pardlo got the ideas across very well. He made me very aware of all the ways to position yourself - and the reader - in a story.
enjoyed the coursework. instructor clear, good course cont. assignments interesting and fun.
The last assignment could use a few examples. I’ve passed but I don’t know if I really met the rubric.
