Kick start your memoir - writing exercises

Writing exercises to build your confidence and ignite your memory enabling you to start writing a memoir

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What you will learn

Unlock hidden memories

Ignite your passion for writing

Kick start your memoir

Discover which slice of life you want to write about

Be ready to plan and write your memoir

Why take this course?

Kick start your memoir - writing exercises

This course has been designed to take you on a journey through various memories to help you to find the slice of life that you may want to share.

It isn't a how-to-write a memoir. It is a kickstart. A kick start that will help you to later plan, outline, write, edit and publish your book.

The course is split into what I call the chapters of your life. Each invites you to explore your life, and has a teaching point and some writing exercises.

Writing about your life is a way to make sense of your life, it helps you to heal and it is an amazing way to leave behind a legacy - your legacy.

Memoir lets you share your stories, in a way that lets others see what you went through (good or not so good), shows who you are and says 'maybe I can help you, maybe you can learn from me."

That feels good, doesn't it?

To get you started I have some great memoir writing exercises. Once you start to pull all of these together you will be on your way to your first memoir.

This course has loads of writing exercises for writing a memoir:

Ten chapters of your life
Lots of writing exercises to kick start your memory and your writing

Take your time and enjoy this adventure through your life. You will be pleased that you did when you come to write your story.

Take this course right now and soon you will be on your way to writing a memoir.

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Reviews

Judy

July 23, 2023

I have started writing a family history book and this adds a more personal touch with so many more topic ideas.

Amanda

February 24, 2023

It was inspiring and I must admit I did not want to write a memoir when I first purchased it. I didn't know what a memoir was. Now I have a topic to write about.

Paula

November 8, 2022

Great match, it reflects my daily habits and how I like to do things “blocks” and setting timers etc.

Andrea

January 17, 2022

Writing a book has been a request by so many people both professionally and by friends. My son is my biggest encourager and it has been his consistent encouragement that has led to to this course. Some how a memoir is easier for me to contemplate than writing a book. This lecture and chat so far has me inspired and excited.

Mari

August 18, 2021

Dale surprised me with the first book exercise. I grabbed the pens/colouring aids and started scribbling. The first working ideas came together so easily! I discovered my "What?" was really my "Why?" and things fell into place so easily. Excited about the next lessons.

Imelda

July 14, 2021

I wish I took her courses before I started writing my memoir- but it's never too late. Dale is lovely and amazing. I learned a lot. :) massive love and support. Ime

Manju

January 8, 2021

I like the resources. It give an idea on how to write. The template is good.its worth to study this course as it helped me with my writing.

Berta

December 1, 2020

I liked it a lot. I find it very useful to help me to write my Memoirs. Dale teaches in a very practical way.

Amy

October 31, 2020

It's hard to verbalize except to say that the lectures so far help me trust the instructors leadership in this process.

Sorinel

December 20, 2013

thank you very much for your course. it was unexpected for me and very useful I found to be that PDF used like material for the course. I intend to write an article on my blog to talk about Jacqui Malpass books and to show my gratitude for things learned.

Judy

November 17, 2013

I have nearly finished the first part of my memoir, but I now have more ideas of things I want to add. Very helpful.

Meg

October 10, 2013

Some good ideas offered for beginning writing and delivered in a very encouraging manner. Recommend it to anyone - do it!

James

August 30, 2013

This was an excellent course. Very practical. The instructor's pace was just right to understand and comprehend.

Donna

June 24, 2013

The author has a beautiful voice that allows you to follow the course and think about your memoirs at the same time in well paced, mentally relaxing environment. I took the course as a curiosity about the topic, but after taking the course, I feel motivated to get started.

Dawn

March 20, 2013

This course has inspired me to look back and write about my life, even if it is only for me to read. The exercises are great for prompting memories and viewing them from different perspectives. Thank you, Jacqui, for giving me new ideas to use in my writing practice.

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