--- title: "Creative Writing: Memoir" description: Learn the art of memoir writing. Tell your story in a way that captivates readers. Explore memories, examine your life, and establish emotional bonds. image: https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Communication.png --- [Home](https://aspire.loyola.edu/?hsLang=en) [Categories](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products?hsLang=en) Personal Development [Creative Writing: Memoir](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products/2390384265#) ![product_image](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Communication.png) # Creative Writing: Memoir #### $50 Start Today! [Add to cart](https://aspire-cart.loyola.edu/simple_order?catalogid=TC_ME_A_Cre_Wri_Mem&return=https%3A%2F%2Faspire.loyola.edu) #### [ Professional Credits: ](https://aspire.loyola.edu/credit_terminology?hsLang=en) CEU: 0.15 ATD CI: 2 #### $50 Start Today! [Add to cart](https://aspire-cart.loyola.edu/simple_order?catalogid=TC_ME_A_Cre_Wri_Mem&return=https%3A%2F%2Faspire.loyola.edu) ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Completion.png) Completion Time 1.5 hours ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Access%20time.png) Access Time 90 Days ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Outcome.png) Outcome Individual Skill Course ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Language.png) Language English ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Training%20level.png) Training Level Beginner #### Delivery Information: Online Asynchronous Self-paced #### Description Do you have a story to tell? Most of us do—correction, we all do. Every one of us, by virtue of being human, has experiences and insights that are worth retelling. But how can we tell those stories in a way that other people will want to read them and learn from them? Memoir is the art of taking scenes from our past and presenting them to an audience, not simply for the sake of telling a story but to inform, entertain, and establish an emotional bond with our readers. By exploring memories and examining our lives, we also learn a lot about ourselves. This *Creative Writing: Memoir* course is offered in collaboration with the trusted learning partner MindEdge. #### Learning Outcomes After completing this course, the learner should be able to: - Explain the difference between memoir and autobiography - Identify different narrative structures that allow for effective storytelling - Choose incidents from your past that present a coherent and compelling story - Develop an outline for your memoir - Discuss the use of novelistic techniques to engage readers - Distinguish between scene, summary, and reflection - Edit and rewrite your work to eliminate weaknesses #### Additional Information ** This course includes an “Ask the Expert” feature. You can use this feature to submit questions about course content. A subject matter expert will provide guidance or point you to additional resources for the topics you’re studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours. Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs. #### Requirements ** ##### Technology Requirements Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook. Software Requirements: Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins. - PC: Windows 8 or later. - Mac: macOS 10.6 or later. - Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled - The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ ) - Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice Other: - Reliable internet connection. Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience. - E-mail account (to be able to register and to receive e-mail from the course system regarding registration, course status, etc.) #### Reviews ** "Although I have already written two memoirs, this course was very helpful in identifying what I could have done to make my books more believable and authentic. I am currently working on a new memoir for which I have gained immeasurable insights of how I should structure the chapters to flow into each other, as well as the importance of following a theme and plot so that readers can easily understand the takeaways." Ronald M. "Thank you for the opportunity to take this course. This has illustrated the saying "You don't know what you don't know." I have learned a great deal about the structure and purpose of memoir writing. Thank you." Thomas S. "This course was very helpful in framing what a memoir is and what it can be. In having more concrete information about how to build a story - and the framework to do so through this course - I'm feeling confident I can now make an outline for a memoir." Ocean J. #### Enroll My Team ** Are you looking to enroll your team in this training Course? You Can: ##### Option 1 Click "Add to Cart" and then update the number of seats you'd like to purchase in yout cart. [Add to Cart](https://aspire-cart.loyola.edu/simple_order?catalogid=TC_ME_A_Cre_Wri_Mem&return=https%3A%2F%2Faspire.loyola.edu) ##### Option 2 Contact us to explore enrollment options, including potential discounts! [Contact Us](https://aspire.loyola.edu/individuals-contact-form?hsLang=en) ### $50 ##### Start Today! 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