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Telling Your Truth Through Writing - A Conversation

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Introduction

 

Telling Your Truth Through Writing - A Conversation

Lesson 1 of 7

Introduction

 

Lesson Info

Introduction

Class Description

Humans are programmed to think and speak in stories -- it’s in our DNA. Narratives are an incredibly powerful communication device, and yet they’re built from a relatively simple set of components: plot, conflict, setting, point of view, atmosphere and most importantly characters. Together, they share the writer’s message in a way unlike anything else. Writing your own story though can be uncomfortable and difficult.


In this hour-long session, NYT bestselling author Ayelet Waldman will dive into her approach to constructing narratives, focusing specifically on the challenges and opportunities of memoir writing. Starting with the critical importance of authenticity and honesty, she’ll surface and address the most common (and difficult) choices writers make during the creative process. She’ll also be leading a short exercise to help get you started and become comfortable with writing your truth. She will also cover her writing process, the importance of discipline to write everyday, having her own writing studio, and how to avoid distractions when it is time to work. 

Lessons

  1. Introduction
  2. Writing Close To The Truth
  3. Terrifying Topics Exercise
  4. Finding Balance In Memoir Writing
  5. Writing Is All About Making Choices
  6. The Most Important Part Of A Writers Body
  7. Share Your Truth

Reviews

Cathy Mauro
 

Thank you for this course, it was inspiring and motivating, I too love research over getting it on paper, it felt good to hear how to manage it. I have to say though this really felt like a journey that landed me on an existential answer. My father had a Green Dodge Dart in the mid-seventies, and in it my face was slammed twice, once as it hit the front seat from being rear ended and seconds later, as we hit a small tree. Is this a sign? Or what?

Tammy Fuller
 

I loved this. Ayelet is a wonderful storyteller and her class was compelling. I loved how she gave actionable tips to get me started.

Carol Bossard
 

I found this challenging and illuminating. It was nearly (not quite, of course) as good as sitting in a writing group that I experienced in Ithaca. I write essays but have determined to do a book ---- so this was helpful in many ways. Thanks........