MEMOIR MATTERS
ONLINE FROM ALMOST ANYWHERE
Your life is full of stories. Discover how to tell the ones that matter.
A three-part live online class with Marjorie Simmins and April Bosshard
How do you turn the experiences of your life into a compelling story? Where do you begin, what belongs, and how do you shape your memories into a narrative that matters to readers?
Join award-winning author and memoir teacher Marjorie Simmins and story coach April Bosshard for Memoir Matters, a practical, engaging exploration of the art and craft of memoir writing.
Through teaching, examples, and guided writing exercises, you'll discover how to find the heart of your story, shape it with intention, and bring it to life on the page.
Whether you're new to memoir or already working on a draft, you'll gain fresh insights and practical tools to move your writing forward.
Three live online sessions
Writers of all Levels are Welcome
PART ONE
Nov 12th, 2026
10:30 AM to 12:45 PM Pacific Time (Canada)
PART TWO
Nov 19th, 2026
10:30 AM to 12:45 PM Pacific Time (Canada)
PART THREE
Nov 26th, 2026
10:30 AM to 12:45 PM Pacific Time (Canada)
Space is Limited to 8 Participants
Fee ~ US$175 or CA$225
Three sessions. A deeper understanding of your story.
Part One — Finding the Story
Discover the story within your life experiences. Explore how to identify promising material, uncover the central questions that drive a narrative, and find a meaningful focus for your memoir.
Part Two — Shaping the Story
Learn how story structure, character, conflict, and change can transform memories into a compelling narrative. Explore how to select, organize, and connect the moments that belong in your story.
Part Three — Bringing the Story to Life
Explore how voice, point of view, vivid detail, and reflection bring memoir to life. Experiment with techniques to strengthen your writing and identify your next steps.
Each session combines practical instruction with guided writing prompts and exercises you can apply to your own work.
Two teachers. Complementary perspectives.
Marjorie Simmins is an award-winning journalist, author, and experienced memoir teacher. Her work and teaching bring a deep understanding of life writing and the craft of turning lived experience into meaningful nonfiction.
April Bosshard is a story coach and founder of Deep Story Design. She helps writers understand story structure, character development, and the elements that give narratives depth, coherence, and resonance.
Together, Marjorie and April bring the practice of memoir writing and the principles of storytelling into conversation, helping you discover not only what your story is about, but how to tell it well.
Is Memoir Matters for you?
This class is for anyone interested in writing about life—whether you're just beginning, exploring a new idea, or looking for ways to strengthen a memoir already in progress.
You don't need a finished manuscript. Bring your curiosity, your experiences, and a willingness to write.
Your story is worth telling.
Discover new possibilities in your life material and learn how to shape it into a story that connects with readers.
Join Marjorie Simmins and April Bosshard for Memoir Matters.