How to write memoir & narrative non-fiction

Write your life story with expert advice from authors and publishing professionals. Study with Curtis Brown Creative – the writing school founded by a major literary and talent agency.

Writing Your Memoir – Three Months

Turn your life experience or the true story that fascinates you into a compelling book, with expert teaching from award-winning author Claire Lynch. Our three-month online course with weekly teaching sessions on Zoom. Includes a literary agent masterclass. £1,850.

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Writing a Memoir

Do you want to write a memoir and don’t know how to get going? This six-week online course is the perfect place to start. Much-loved memoirist Cathy Rentzenbrink shows you how to shape your real-life stories as compelling narratives. £230.

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Writing Your Non-Fiction Proposal

Led by expert editor and former publisher Hannah Boursnell, this practical one-day course will delve into the all-important elements that make a great non-fiction proposal – from writing an effective summary and chapter outline to crafting a clear pitch and nailing your USP. £135.

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How to write memoir & narrative non-fiction

Writing Your Memoir – Three Months

Writing a Memoir

Writing Your Non-Fiction Proposal

15 years

300

How to write memoir & narrative non-fiction

Writing Your Memoir – Three Months

Writing a Memoir

Writing Your Non-Fiction Proposal