Plot in Memoir: Developing the Arc of Your Story

Intermediate | Students will outline their memoirs and write critical scenes as we explore the intersection of the hero’s journey and the three-act narrative. We’ll study the difference between situation and story, working unwieldy experiences into narrative arcs. A class for those struggling with the “where to begin” and the “which parts to tell,” those hoping for a better understanding of story structure, and/or those wondering which will suit their story best: an experimental or a traditional form.