Memoir is no longer the preserve of the rich and famous. We can all write about our lives.

Have you been thinking about writing your memoir for some time? Have you made a start but are now struggling to make progress? Would you like to receive warm support, guidance and inspiration so that you can make headway with your memoir?

Join me on this six-month course where you’ll learn all the key components of memoir writing. Through the study of published memoirs and writing exercises, you’ll learn how to develop your ideas and improve and experiment with your writing style. You’ll find the right structure for your memoir and there will be no holding you back!

Part-payment plans can be arranged if you’d like to pay in three instalments.

Wed 05 Aug – £320

Mon 05 Oct – £320

Sat 05 Dec – £320

Please contact carla@rawwriting.co.uk if you’d like to arrange this.

Session Dates

• Sep dates: Fri 18 & Fri 25
• Oct dates: Fri 02, Fri 09, Fri 16 & Fri 23
• Nov dates: Fri 06, Fri 13, Fri 20 & Fri 27
• Dec dates: Fri 04 & Fri 11
• Jan dates: Fri 08, Fri 15, Fri 22 & Fri 29
• Feb dates: Fri 05 & Fri 12

Course Tutor: Carla Jenkins

Carla Jenkins is an award-winning writer and teacher and her debut novel, Fifty Minutes, was published by Hachette in May 2024. Her second novel, Touched, is due for publication in April 2027. Carla has over twenty years teaching experience and loves helping others to reach their writing goals.

Reviews from previous attendees:

‘I am just completing a 6-month Memoir Course with Carla. I can highly recommend Carla as a supportive, knowledgeable and professional tutor. She is very skilled in motivating each learner and providing relevant feedback thus ensuring each person in the group has a voice. I have learnt a great deal in this course enabling me to understand more clearly the art of memoir writing and giving me the knowledge and skills to write my own memoir.’

‘I’ve learned so much about writing and about myself as a writer taking a Raw Writing course. I highly recommend!’

‘I highly recommend Carla’s creative writing workshops to anyone who has an interest in writing whether as a complete novice or as a more experienced writer wanting to develop their skills. The atmosphere is kind, friendly and supportive. Carla is a wonderful teacher with the ability to give everyone the confidence to put pen to paper. A motivating learning experience’

Please email Carla if you have any questions before booking carla@rawwriting.co.uk or call/message 07474 116771 www.rawwriting.co.uk

This event is an external hire.

Venue: Meeting Room, Exeter Phoenix

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