Question 1

What will I leave this class with?

Accepted Answer

A richer understanding of how memoirists craft psychologically nuanced and complex narratives, tools to imbue your memoir writing with depth and resonance, new writing from in-class prompts, developmental editing and feedback on 2,000 words of your work, suggested reading catered to your interest.

Question 2

Will I be able to participate in class discussion?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Discussing lessons and analyzing memoir excerpts as a group is a powerful way to learn and bring new skills to your own work. We will have time for questions and discussion during each session.

Question 3

What is your approach to teaching memoir?

Accepted Answer

Above all I like to foster curiosity in writers and support them so that they feel more comfortable exploring complex, tender, and often  difficult material. I check in with students throughout our time together and invite feedback and further discussion.

Question 4

Will we do some writing in class?

Accepted Answer

Yes, every class will include time for prompts as well as dedicated time for lessons specific to each week's craft discussion.

Question 5

If I can't make this class work with my schedule how can I learn about future classes?

Accepted Answer

If you would like to take a class with me but this one doesn't work with your schedule you can subscribe to my Substack which has no paywall to get monthly writing advice and news about my next class offering: https://ronitplankletstalkmemoir.substack.com

Question 6

Why can't I register and pay for class right here?

Accepted Answer

Since using Eventbrite for tickets means either you or I will have to pay a service and tax fee I've moved registration to  email. Please send me a message at YourDynamicMemoir@gmail.com for payment information and and any further details you'd like about the class. Thank you!

Question 7

Your class seems to be sold out. How do I get information about other offerings?

Accepted Answer

To  get  information about upcoming offerings please send me a note at yourdynamicmemoir@gmail.com
Details on my 10-week Spring 2026 online memoir course through University of  Washington Continuing Education is here: https://www.pce.uw.edu/courses/memoir-writing-finding-your-story

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