Some moments in our lives are so powerful they beg to be shared with the world. This continuation course guides students in developing a memoir project that will resonate and inspire.
Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.
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Do you have a story to tell that will move, delight, stir and inform readers? This six week course guides students in crafting a memoir. Students will explore both the language and structural elements of writing a memoir. As this is a continuation course, it is most suited for students who have studied the introductory memoir module or have other experience of autobiographical writing.
What will we cover?
- Which segments of the story to include in your memoir. - Language techniques that work well in the genre. - Structural techniques that work well in the genre.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Develop engaging extracts for your memoir. - Select appropriate material for your planned chapters. - Understand language and structural techniques that work well in the genre.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
As this is a continuation course, it is most suited for students who have studied the introductory memoir module or have other experience of autobiographical writing.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Students will be guided through a mix of pair work, group work, formal instruction from the tutor, writing exercises and workshopping.
City Lit Writing endeavours to create a safe and welcoming space for all and we strongly support the use of content notes in our classes. This means that learners are encouraged to make their tutor and classmates aware in advance if any writing they wish to share contains material that may be deemed sensitive. If you are unsure about what might constitute sensitive content, please ask your tutor for further clarification and read our expectations for participating in writing courses at City Lit.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Writing materials.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
City Lit offer a range of creative non-fiction courses that would enable those writing a memoir to further develop their skills. Browse the writing section of our website for further information.
All students are invited to join us at Late Lines, our regular performance night for City Lit writers. Students are also encouraged to submit their work to Between the Lines, our annual anthology of creative writing. For the latest news, courses and events, stay in touch with the Department on Facebook and Twitter.
Julie studied at the University of Essex, the Central School of Speech and Drama and Dartington College. She has written several plays for young audiences for, amongst others, the Unicorn Theatre for Children. She currently writes articles about landscape, heritage and nature. Julie won the 2014 British Czech and Slovak creative writing prize for her personal essay about the Czech Poet and dissident Ivan Blatny.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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City Lit Writing endeavours to create a safe and welcoming space for all and we strongly support the use of content notes in our classes. This means that learners are encouraged to make their tutor and classmates aware in advance if any writing they wish to share contains material that may be deemed sensitive. If you are unsure about what might constitute sensitive content, please ask your tutor for further clarification and read our <a href=" https://www.citylit.ac.uk/expectations-for-participating-in-writing-courses" target="_blank">expectations for participating in writing courses at City Lit</a>.Writing materials.City Lit offer a range of creative non-fiction courses that would enable those writing a memoir to further develop their skills. Browse the writing section of our website for further information.<br/><br/>All students are invited to join us at <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines">Late Lines</a>, our regular performance night for City Lit writers. Students are also encouraged to submit their work to <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/betweenthelines">Between the Lines</a>, our annual anthology of creative writing. For the latest news, courses and events, stay in touch with the Department on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citylitcreativewriting">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.twitter.com/citylitwriting">Twitter</a>.Creative non-fictionCreative non-fictionvirtual3035455Writing a memoir: continuation179179https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/w/r/writing_a_memoir_continuation-square_31.jpgInStockEveningMonKeeley StreetAvailable courses5-10 weeksWeekday2027-02-15T00:00:00+00:00Some experience, AdvancedFeb 2027WritingHW167179179Writing a memoir: continuation179116179Julie Gartonwriting-a-memoir-continuation/hw167-2627Some moments in our lives are so powerful they beg to be shared with the world. This continuation course guides students in developing a memoir project that will resonate and inspire.0000-Available|2027-02-15 00:00:00Do you have a story to tell that will move, delight, stir and inform readers? This six week course guides students in crafting a memoir. Students will explore both the language and structural elements of writing a memoir. As this is a continuation course, it is most suited for students who have studied the introductory memoir module or have other experience of autobiographical writing.Some moments in our lives are so powerful they beg to be shared with the world. This continuation course guides students in developing a memoir project that will resonate and inspire.- Which segments of the story to include in your memoir.<br>- Language techniques that work well in the genre.<br>- Structural techniques that work well in the genre.- Develop engaging extracts for your memoir.<br>- Select appropriate material for your planned chapters.<br>- Understand language and structural techniques that work well in the genre.As this is a continuation course, it is most suited for students who have studied the introductory memoir module or have other experience of autobiographical writing.Students will be guided through a mix of pair work, group work, formal instruction from the tutor, writing exercises and workshopping. <br />
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City Lit Writing endeavours to create a safe and welcoming space for all and we strongly support the use of content notes in our classes. This means that learners are encouraged to make their tutor and classmates aware in advance if any writing they wish to share contains material that may be deemed sensitive. If you are unsure about what might constitute sensitive content, please ask your tutor for further clarification and read our <a href=" https://www.citylit.ac.uk/expectations-for-participating-in-writing-courses" target="_blank">expectations for participating in writing courses at City Lit</a>.Writing materials.<p>City Lit offer a <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writing/non-fiction-creative-writing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">range of creative non-fiction courses</a> that would enable those writing a memoir to further develop their skills.<br><br>All students are invited to join us at <a href=" https://www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Late Lines</a>, our regular performance night for City Lit writers. Students are also encouraged to submit their work to <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/betweenthelines" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Between the Lines</a>, our annual anthology of creative writing. For the latest news, courses and events, stay in touch with the Department on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citylitcreativewriting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/citylitwriting.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bluesky</a>.</p>Creative non-fictionCreative non-fictionvirtual3035503Writing a memoir: continuation179179https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/w/r/writing_a_memoir_continuation-square_33.jpgInStockEveningFriKeeley StreetAvailable courses5-10 weeksWeekday2027-01-15T00:00:00+00:00Some experience, AdvancedJan 2027WritingHW391179179Writing a memoir: continuation179116179Julie Gartonwriting-a-memoir-continuation/hw391-2627Some moments in our lives are so powerful they beg to be shared with the world. This continuation course guides students in developing a memoir project that will resonate and inspire.0000-Available|2027-01-15 00:00:00Do you have a story to tell that will move, delight, stir and inform readers? This six week course guides students in crafting a memoir. Students will explore both the language and structural elements of writing a memoir. As this is a continuation course, it is most suited for students who have studied the introductory memoir module or have other experience of autobiographical writing.Some moments in our lives are so powerful they beg to be shared with the world. This continuation course guides students in developing a memoir project that will resonate and inspire.- Which segments of the story to include in your memoir.<br>- Language techniques that work well in the genre.<br>- Structural techniques that work well in the genre.- Develop engaging extracts for your memoir.<br>- Select appropriate material for your planned chapters.<br>- Understand language and structural techniques that work well in the genre.As this is a continuation course, it is most suited for students who have studied the introductory memoir module or have other experience of autobiographical writing.Students will be guided through a mix of pair work, group work, formal instruction from the tutor, writing exercises and workshopping. <br />
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City Lit Writing endeavours to create a safe and welcoming space for all and we strongly support the use of content notes in our classes. This means that learners are encouraged to make their tutor and classmates aware in advance if any writing they wish to share contains material that may be deemed sensitive. If you are unsure about what might constitute sensitive content, please ask your tutor for further clarification and read our <a href=" https://www.citylit.ac.uk/expectations-for-participating-in-writing-courses" target="_blank">expectations for participating in writing courses at City Lit</a>.Writing materials.<p>City Lit offer a <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writing/non-fiction-creative-writing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">range of creative non-fiction courses</a> that would enable those writing a memoir to further develop their skills.<br><br>All students are invited to join us at <a href=" https://www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Late Lines</a>, our regular performance night for City Lit writers. Students are also encouraged to submit their work to <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/betweenthelines" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Between the Lines</a>, our annual anthology of creative writing. For the latest news, courses and events, stay in touch with the Department on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citylitcreativewriting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/citylitwriting.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bluesky</a>.</p>Creative non-fictionCreative non-fictionvirtual3035512Writing a memoir: continuation179179https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/w/r/writing_a_memoir_continuation-square_32.jpgInStockEveningThuOnlineAvailable courses5-10 weeksWeekday2026-09-24T00:00:00+00:00Some experience, AdvancedSep 2026WritingHW412179179Writing a memoir: continuation179116179Julie Gartonwriting-a-memoir-continuation/hw412-2627Some moments in our lives are so powerful they beg to be shared with the world. This continuation course guides students in developing a memoir project that will resonate and inspire.0000-Available|2026-09-24 00:00:00Do you have a story to tell that will move, delight, stir and inform readers? This six week course guides students in crafting a memoir. Students will explore both the language and structural elements of writing a memoir. As this is a continuation course, it is most suited for students who have studied the introductory memoir module or have other experience of autobiographical writing.Some moments in our lives are so powerful they beg to be shared with the world. This continuation course guides students in developing a memoir project that will resonate and inspire.- Which segments of the story to include in your memoir.<br>- Language techniques that work well in the genre.<br>- Structural techniques that work well in the genre.- Develop engaging extracts for your memoir.<br>- Select appropriate material for your planned chapters.<br>- Understand language and structural techniques that work well in the genre.As this is a continuation course, it is most suited for students who have studied the introductory memoir module or have other experience of autobiographical writing.Students will be guided through a mix of pair work, group work, formal instruction from the tutor, writing exercises and workshopping. <br />
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City Lit Writing endeavours to create a safe and welcoming space for all and we strongly support the use of content notes in our classes. This means that learners are encouraged to make their tutor and classmates aware in advance if any writing they wish to share contains material that may be deemed sensitive. If you are unsure about what might constitute sensitive content, please ask your tutor for further clarification and read our <a href=" https://www.citylit.ac.uk/expectations-for-participating-in-writing-courses" target="_blank">expectations for participating in writing courses at City Lit</a>.Writing materials.<p>City Lit offer a <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writing/non-fiction-creative-writing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">range of creative non-fiction courses</a> that would enable those writing a memoir to further develop their skills.<br><br>All students are invited to join us at <a href=" https://www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Late Lines</a>, our regular performance night for City Lit writers. Students are also encouraged to submit their work to <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/betweenthelines" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Between the Lines</a>, our annual anthology of creative writing. For the latest news, courses and events, stay in touch with the Department on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citylitcreativewriting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/citylitwriting.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bluesky</a>.</p>Creative non-fictionCreative non-fictionvirtual159,179159,17980,116HW168,HW167,HW391,HW412NONEWed,Mon,Fri,Thu03/06/26 - 08/07/2614:45 - 16:4514:4516:456 sessions (over 6 weeks)65-10 weeksDaytime,EveningWeekdayKSKeeley Street,OnlineJulie GartonSome experience, AdvancedAvailable courses2026-06-03T00:00:00+00:00,2027-02-15T00:00:00+00:00,2027-01-15T00:00:00+00:00,2026-09-24T00:00:00+00:00Jun 2026,Feb 2027,Jan 2027,Sep 2026Writing159159,179Writing a memoir: continuationwriting-a-memoir-continuation/hw168-2526,writing-a-memoir-continuation/hw167-2627,writing-a-memoir-continuation/hw391-2627,writing-a-memoir-continuation/hw412-2627Some moments in our lives are so powerful they beg to be shared with the world. This continuation course guides students in developing a memoir project that will resonate and inspire.0000-Available|2026-06-03 00:00:00Do you have a story to tell that will move, delight, stir and inform readers? This six week course guides students in crafting a memoir. Students will explore both the language and structural elements of writing a memoir. As this is a continuation course, it is most suited for students who have studied the introductory memoir module or have other experience of autobiographical writing.Some moments in our lives are so powerful they beg to be shared with the world. This continuation course guides students in developing a memoir project that will resonate and inspire.- Which segments of the story to include in your memoir.<br/>- Language techniques that work well in the genre.<br/>- Structural techniques that work well in the genre.,- Which segments of the story to include in your memoir.<br>- Language techniques that work well in the genre.<br>- Structural techniques that work well in the genre.- Develop engaging extracts for your memoir.<br/>- Select appropriate material for your planned chapters.<br/>- Understand language and structural techniques that work well in the genre.,- Develop engaging extracts for your memoir.<br>- Select appropriate material for your planned chapters.<br>- Understand language and structural techniques that work well in the genre.As this is a continuation course, it is most suited for students who have studied the introductory memoir module or have other experience of autobiographical writing.Students will be guided through a mix of pair work, group work, formal instruction from the tutor, writing exercises and workshopping. <br />
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City Lit Writing endeavours to create a safe and welcoming space for all and we strongly support the use of content notes in our classes. This means that learners are encouraged to make their tutor and classmates aware in advance if any writing they wish to share contains material that may be deemed sensitive. If you are unsure about what might constitute sensitive content, please ask your tutor for further clarification and read our <a href=" https://www.citylit.ac.uk/expectations-for-participating-in-writing-courses" target="_blank">expectations for participating in writing courses at City Lit</a>.Writing materials.City Lit offer a range of creative non-fiction courses that would enable those writing a memoir to further develop their skills. Browse the writing section of our website for further information.<br/><br/>All students are invited to join us at <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines">Late Lines</a>, our regular performance night for City Lit writers. Students are also encouraged to submit their work to <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/betweenthelines">Between the Lines</a>, our annual anthology of creative writing. For the latest news, courses and events, stay in touch with the Department on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citylitcreativewriting">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.twitter.com/citylitwriting">Twitter</a>.,<p>City Lit offer a <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writing/non-fiction-creative-writing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">range of creative non-fiction courses</a> that would enable those writing a memoir to further develop their skills.<br><br>All students are invited to join us at <a href=" https://www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Late Lines</a>, our regular performance night for City Lit writers. Students are also encouraged to submit their work to <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/betweenthelines" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Between the Lines</a>, our annual anthology of creative writing. For the latest news, courses and events, stay in touch with the Department on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citylitcreativewriting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/citylitwriting.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bluesky</a>.</p>Creative non-fictionCreative non-fictionconfigurable
