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This is for you if…
✔️ You want to write your story but don’t know where to start
✔️ You want to write freely & creatively without being shut down
✔️ You'd like to pass on a legacy to your family
✔️ You have wounds from the past that you’d like to address
✔️ You want to get your story published
Laura Hartema
"We live in the journey so we can tell it. My memoir exists because Leslie taught me to be brave and honest and dig deep to uncover my story. With your determination, Leslie will inspire and lead you through, and in the end, you'll be proud of your achievement. Leslie, I send a humble thank you, and I'm forever grateful to you!”
What’s Included?
1. COURSE:
Self-Paced Video Course
Move at your own pace through 8 modules and 30+ instructional videos. Each session has optional homework, an integration invitation, and reading exercises.
2. CLASSES:
Weekly Live Classes
Leslie teaches a live class every week exclusively for Memoir Masterclass members. Get your questions answered, learn new material, and enjoy special guests!
3. COMMUNITY:
Access To A Private Community
Access to a private, supportive, international community of fellow life story writers where you’ll receive feedback and encouragement on your work.
Self-Paced Video Course
The course is broken down into eight modules, each module includes:
-Two or more lessons from Leslie
-A reading exercise
-A homework assignment
-An integration invitation
Module 1: Your Bigger Story
Here we talk about the “why”: Why do our stories matter? What kind of impact can they have on us and our readers? How is writing beneficial to us? Then, we’ll get practical: How to plan, map out, & create timelines to aid your writing.
Module 2: Making A Scene
In this important session, we take our discovered memories and learn how to make them come alive on the page through sensory-rich scenes. You’ll learn how to write a compelling scene, how to write dialogue, how to string scenes together, and how to structure your scene-making. No more dull or dry stories!
Module 3: Your Deeper Story
Here is the secret to powerful stories: the three building blocks of story-making. Also, learn how to discover the Inner Story of your writing project. Learn how to peel back the layers and go deep, discovering wisdom and hope for both you and your readers. This is where the most growth happens!
Module 4: Your Focused Story
Learn how to transform your scene and reflection into a finished, polished piece. Discover techniques for focusing, tightening, and editing your work. Additionally, explore how to discern and articulate your goals for your project.
Module 5: Your Compelling Story
Learn how to tie everything together through a cohesive narrative arc, and how to propel your reader from the beginning to the end. We’ll also discuss different types of memoir, and what makes the most sense for your project.
Module 6: Launching Your Work
Here you'll learn all about publishing. I'll discuss the pros and cons of various types of publishers, outline the publishing process, and provide links to editors. Finally, I'll send you off with a blessing and words of empowerment.
Plus...
Weekly Live Classes With Leslie
Private Writing Community
Feedback on your work
2. Weekly Live Classes
Leslie answers ALL your questions!
▫️In addition to Q&A, Leslie teaches new material
▫️These calls happen EVERY week
▫️They’re always recorded, so you can watch at any time
Joy Ng
"My mother-in-law entrusted me with her memories of World War II. I knew these stories needed to be shared, but I didn't know how to do it. Leslie taught me how to write a book and then she gave me the courage to make it happen. I am so thankful for her masterclass!"
3. Private Community
Not Facebook!
(Our own space is much better)
▫️Private, safe, ad-free, focused place for writing
▫️Available on all devices (desktop, laptop, iPad & mobile)
▫️Training videos and tutorials: we show you how to do everything! Even if you’re not tech-savvy
▫️Join a community of 500+ encouraging writers from all over the world
▫️Bonus features like members near you, story of the week, virtual events, and surprise live-streams
▫️First access & discounts on Leslie’s retreats and in-person events
Meet Leslie
Leslie Leyland Fields is a teacher, speaker, and multi-award-winning author of fourteen books including Your Story Matters, Forgiving Our Fathers and Mothers, and Surviving the Island of Grace. Her books have been translated into nine languages.
With three graduate degrees (in Literature, Journalism, and an MFA in Creative Nonfiction) she has taught writing extensively in undergraduate and graduate programs as well as in conferences and events around the world.
She’s worked for many years as a writing coach and professional editor, helping thousands of students write their stories through her Memoir Masterclass. Many of her students have gone on to publish their manuscripts, (which makes her incredibly proud!)
She’s also the founder of Your Story Matters Retreats and the Harvester Island Writers’ Workshop in Alaska (with guest writers Philip Yancey, Ann Voskamp, Bret Lott, and others.)
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