She is a successfully published author and an experienced professor and writing teacher, who cares about connecting with students and helping them grow as writers. Her essays have been published by Tin House, The New Yorker online and The Paris Review Daily, among many other places. Marin Sardy’s memoir was published by Pantheon, an imprint of Penguin Random House.

The examples will illuminate how you can use the fundamental “building blocks” of memoir for maximum impact, while also surprising reader expectations.Īided by these readings, you’ll explore a wide range of approaches to writing about our own lives, so you can best take advantage of memoir’s unique strengths. You’ll also study excerpts from some of the best contemporary memoirs. How to choose the right path to publication.How to structure your memoir so you can tell your story in the most impactful way possible.How to describe moments so that they live and breathe on the page.

How to search your memories for the moments that matter most.In addition to the personal feedback on your work, Marin Sardy will introduce you to the techniques and craft elements most integral to memoir writing, including: You are invited to the first ever session of The Art of Writing Memoir with Marin Sardy.ĭuring this course, you will explore the craft of writing memoir, get extensive feedback on your writing, and personal help with the publication process.

The art of memoir