Each and every one of us has a story to tell. An inspiring story, a funny story, a tragic story. A story unlike any other story in the world. But sometimes, we just need a little help figuring out what to say—and the right way to say it.
Every good story has foundational elements that anyone with a passion for storytelling can master. In the same way a budding cellist gets better with guidance and insights from a master of the craft, a writer looking to share their story with the world can reap unlimited rewards by spending time in the company of a seasoned author.
Joyce Maynard is just such an author. An expert in the art of personal writing, Maynard has written 17 books, including a controversial memoir about her relationship with the reclusive author J. D. Salinger that became a bestseller. In addition to writing, Maynard also hosts popular workshops for aspiring memoirists—an experience that’s captured and brought into the comfort of your living room with Writing Your Story.
In the 26 lessons of this writing workshop, best-selling author and writing instructor Joyce Maynard teaches you how to translate your life stories into pieces of memoir writing with the power to captivate readers. You’ll explore the process of identifying a personal story and the right way to tell it. You’ll develop (or strengthen) your ability to work with language, structure, dialogue, and description. You’ll also get inspirational insights into cultivating your own writing practice, handling criticism and rejection, and other challenges of the writing life.
