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In this intensive workshop, limited to 12 students, memoirist Kelly McMasters will help you hone your story arc, character development, setting, voice, point of view, level of diction, and every other element of your manuscript. Each week you will receive detailed feedback as you work toward polishing your sample chapters or manuscript for submission to agents.
By the end of class, you will have:
At least three polished sample chapters ready to submit to agents with your book proposal.
This class is purely workshop-based and does not contain written lectures.
Admission Requirements:
Students should come to class with a working manuscript. Apply with a letter of interest and writing sample.
- Discussions: Join a weekly live, interactive discussion via video
- Assignments: Complete homework and receive instructor feedback
- Forums: Exchange resources, meet peers, and ask your instructor questions
Course Syllabus
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View a sample syllabus for the class here.
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Instructor
Kelly is the recipient of a Pushcart nomination and an Orion Book Award nomination. She teaches in the undergraduate writing program and Journalism Graduate School at Columbia University.
Kelly McMasters's Courses
Memoir Writing: Master Class – (Starts May 29)
Testimonials
Kelly was incredible. I got an offer from a major publishing house just a few weeks after the class ended!
-- Tracy Slater"Kelly was generous with instruction and feedback. The class helped me hone a book proposal that promptly attracted a top book agent." -- Mei-Ling Hopgood
"Kelly is one of the most talented, skillful, and generous instructors I have ever had. She gave us all detailed, constructive feedback and really helped us find universal stories." -- Jesaka Long
"Kelly gives great feedback in a timely manner. She also creates a comfortable environment for students to give and receive feedback from each other." -- Diane Rothman
"Kelly is skilled in bringing out your story and showing you how to make it universal." -- Alexis Maislen
"Kelly was an awesome instructor. She coached and guided me through my strengths and weaknesses with professionalism and kindness." -- Barbara Reidmiller
"If you worry about distance learning, I can tell you Kelly will make you feel like you're sitting in her living room. So let's just call it learning. The best kind." -- Linda Rehkopf
"Kelly is incredibly genuine and truly wants her students to succeed. This class was worth every penny. I have enough information to put together my complete proposal and, hopefully, land a book deal!" -- Betsy Vereckey
"Kelly was an excellent instructor and provided valuable real-world experience to help me forge a direction for my new project." -- Joe Grand
"Kelly was a wonderful mentor and guided me through the process. She offered constructive comments that I could understand and use in my rewrite. I highly recommend her." -- Barbara Reidmiller
"Kelly provided valuable input on areas that were working and those that needed improvement. Her tips can be used long after the class is finished and on multiple writing projects." -- Stacy Jensen
"If you are serious about writing a memoir, this is the class for you. I praise this class, the instructor, and mediabistro to anyone who will listen!" -- Melissa Renzi
