The Memoir in Essays (Online)

Why Take Memoir in Essays

While the traditional memoir is structured with a beginning, middle, and end—the memoir in essay braids together multiple stories to create a narrative.

This can be a creative and accessible way to craft a long-form memoir, allowing the author to explore individual themes, episodes, or stories in their lives. In this class, we will read contemporary examples to provide insights and offer inspiration for crafting your own memoir. Over the course of five, two-hour sessions you will craft an outline, brainstorm individual pieces, write new material from creative writing prompts, and share your essays in a supportive writing workshop. 

Course Dates: Saturdays, April 2-30, 2022, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST
Early Registration Fee: $400
Regular Registration Fee: $450 (after Feb. 1, 2022)

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To use Canvas (Interlochen's Learning Management System) and Zoom, you will need access to a computer (preferred) or mobile device with internet access. This is a list of basic system requirements.

Screen Size

  • Canvas and Zoom are best viewed at a minimum screen size of 11+ inches. If you want to use a device with a smaller screen, we recommend using the mobile apps for Canvas and Zoom.

Operating Systems

  • macOS 10.13 or newer (Interlochen recommends Apple products)

  • Windows 10

  • chromeOS

  • Apple iOS or Android

Computer Speed and Processor

  • Use a Mac or PC 5 years old or newer if possible. While it is possible to use an iPad or mobile device, the experience will be better for you on a laptop or desktop.

  • If using a laptop, it should have the following specifications:

  • At least 4GB of RAM

  • At least 2GHz processor

NOTE: While we do recommend using a laptop/desktop, if you are planning to use an iPad or mobile device, you will need to download the Canvas mobile app for students on that device, and select "Interlochen Online" as your school.

Internet Speed

  • Minimum of 1.5Mbps download and 800Kbps upload

Faculty

Megan Baxter

Instructor of Creative Writing

Questions? Contact Gary.

Associate Director of Continuing & Community Education

Email: college@interlochen.org

Phone: 231.276.7340

Gary Gatzke