Using Micro Memoirs to Tell Your Story

WRITING 761.11E

Dive into writing "micro memoirs" of 300 words or fewer to explore your lived experiences.

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What you can learn.

  • Learn to incorporate micro memoirs into full-length projects
  • Study examples from bestselling memoirists who have mastered the technique
  • Get tips on how to start writing micro memoirs right away
  • Add another tool to your writer's toolbox to expand your literary horizons

About this course:

Discover the power of brevity with micro memoirs, a thriving literary form that packs a punch in 300 words or less. We'll explore how these concise narratives can illuminate your life experiences in profound and impactful ways. You'll gain practical tips on how to start crafting your own micro memoirs and learn strategies for integrating these compact stories into larger memoir or creative nonfiction projects, drawing inspiration from bestselling authors who have mastered this potent storytelling technique.

Winter 2025 Schedule

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Saturday 10:00AM - 11:30AM PT
Future Offering (Opens January 18, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Darien Hsu Gee
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Location: UCLA X Open
Notes

Enrollment opens two weeks prior to the event. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

 

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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Sat Feb 1, 2025
10:00AM PT - 11:30AM PT
UCLA X Open
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