Tell Your Story: Memoir Writing Made Easy

Have you ever wanted to write your own memoir but didn’t know where to start? Memoirama is the perfect event for you! This unique experience brings together aspiring writers and seasoned authors for a time of inspiration, guidance, and creativity.

Participants will receive tips and advice from Marion Roach Smith on how to craft their personal stories into compelling narratives.

Whether you’re just beginning your writing journey or looking to refine your skills, Memoirama offers a supportive and encouraging environment to help you bring your story to life. Don’t miss this chance to turn your memories into a memoir that expresses your legacy.


Event Details

Session 1
A 90-minute introduction to the art of writing what you know, instruction in how to shape a memoir story pitch using the unique Memoir Project Algorithm, and a Q&A session.
• Date: January 21, 2025
• Time: Noon - 1:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Virtual (Zoom link sent after registration)
• Register here: https://events.aarp.org/Memoir12125

Session 2
A 60-minute interactive session, Part 1 participants who submitted their memoir pitches ahead of time will receive feedback.
• Date: January 28, 2025
• Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m. ET
• Location: Virtual (Zoom link sent after registration)
• Register here: https://events.aarp.org/Memoir12825

Meet the Instructor - Marion Roach Smith

Marion Roach Smith is a distinguished memoir coach, teacher, editor, and author who began her career at The New York Times, where she honed her signature principles of precision and brevity. These principles now guide her work as the founder of The Memoir Project, a comprehensive resource for memoir writing. She offers a robust curriculum of online classes covering everything from entry-level memoir writing to advanced topics such as book structure, personal essays, opinion pieces, digital commentary, and full-length memoirs.
Marion is the author of several books, including The Memoir Project: A Thoroughly Non-Standardized Text on Writing & Life (Grand Central Publishing), a guide to mastering the art of memoir.

Join us at Memoirama and start writing the story only you can tell!


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