Memoir Writing Course In Australia | The Writing Quarter

Have you always wondered how to write your own memoir?

Maybe you have a life story you are aching to tell, but don’t know where to begin. In that case, the Memoir Writing Course is for you. Over six weeks, you will learn everything you need to write your own memoir, from how to write about a place from your memory to how to write dialogue based on people you know. This course is designed for any writer, regardless of genre. It guides you through the first steps of writing your memoir!

Start Date: 6th May, 2026
Duration: 6 weeks
Price: $350

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• Each course also has its own tutor, who will provide individual feedback on your work. Our tutors are experienced writers with expert knowledge of the industry.
• Every week your tutor will send you a new learning module in the form of text lessons.
• It’s super flexible, as you can choose the time and place that best suits your schedule. A weekly written assignment, which will be assessed by your tutor, will help you stay on track and monitor your progress along the way.

How does the online course work?

Once you enrol:

• This course is carried out through email correspondence.
• Your tutor will email you one module a week – each module will contain various writing tasks and a core assignment
• Every week, you can submit your assignment by email for written personalised feedback from your tutor
• There are no set class times – complete each module when it suits you during the week
• We recommend spending 2-3 hours per week on each module

Outline of our Memoir Writing Course

Lesson 1: Getting Started With Memoir

The first lesson introduces you to memoir as a form. It will help you plan your memoir over the next six weeks and show you exactly what a memoir can do.

Lesson 2: The Basics of Memoir

The second lesson teaches you the basics of writing a memoir. You will learn how what themes to include I your memoir, and how to add humour to your writing. Ultimately, you will learn how to start writing your memoir.

Lesson 3: Characters in Memoir

The third lesson teaches you how to write about people in your memoir. You will learn how to write about yourself, separate from narrative voice. You will also learn how to write about others through effective characterisation.

Lesson 4: Settings in Memoir

The fourth lesson teaches you how to write about places in your memoir. You will learn how to write settings using your senses and memory through effective research and characterisation.

Lesson 5: Plotting Your Memoir

The fifth lesson teaches you how to plot your memoir. You will learn how to balance tone and themes through successful plot structures and how to write subplots.

Lesson 6: Putting Your Memoir Together

The final lesson shows you how to put your memoir together. You will learn how to edit your memories and how to end a memoir. You will also learn how to take those first steps into publishing your memoir.

 

To find out more about how this beginners creative writing course in Australia works, visit our FAQ page.

You can also email us at [email protected].

Please view our cancellation/refund policy before booking.

About The Tutor

Dr Lucie Brownlee is an award-winning writer, researcher, and creative writing tutor. Her Sunday Times best-seller Life After You was chosen for the Richard and Judy Bookclub and adapted for television. Her novel The Mother made the final four in Mslexia’s Novel Competition 2020 and she is a Northern Writers’ Award for Fiction winner for her novel The Song of Annie Chapman. Her short stories have been shortlisted in two international competitions and she has published many articles, including for the Independent and the Telegraph. She holds a PhD in Creative Writing from Newcastle University.