I spent five years writing and rewriting my memoir—figuring things out the slow, painful way. This course is what I wish I had access to when I was battling with the words on the page.

No fluff. No vague “find your voice” advice. Just the real mechanics of how memoir actually works—what holds it together, what makes it publishable, and what stops most people from ever finishing.

If you’ve been circling a story, this is where you finally sit down and write it.

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I’ve been teaching memoir writing for over a decade—since my own memoir was published and shortlisted for a major prize. In that time, I’ve written over 60 memoir pieces published in major outlets, and worked with writers at every stage of the process.

I’ve delivered workshops through organizations like Writing NSW and Writers Victoria—teaching hundreds of writers how to shape their stories into something that actually works on the page.

What you’re getting in this course isn’t recycled advice.

It’s a consolidation of everything I’ve learned—through writing, publishing, teaching, mentoring, and seeing exactly where writers get stuck.

And more importantly, how they move forward. Here’s what that looks like in practice:

“Working with Amra has been transformative. She simultaneously built my confidence and vastly improved my writing and manuscript, while also helping me navigate the publishing industry. I am especially grateful for the way she responded to my work on its own terms by building an understanding of my style and then supporting me to improve it.”

— Farrin Foster, memoir mentee

“The memoir writing workshop with Amra was an incredible experience. Amra's enthusiasm and passion were contagious, and her constant encouragement allowed me to explore not only a new genre of writing, but also to reflect on my life and how my experiences have shaped who I am today… I now have the confidence to share my writing with others.”

— JH, Sunshine Library Memoir Writing Workshop Participant

“It was a pleasure having Amra Pajalic facilitate these Memoir Writing Workshops. Amra was always prepared… and shared her extensive experience, skills and passion for this writing genre. Amra made a concerted effort to get to know the participants and provide ongoing support and advice.”

— Josephine Mifsud, Senior Library Services & Programs Officer

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This isn’t just about learning how to write memoir. It’s about learning from someone who has done it, taught it, and helped others do it too. Because the difference isn’t information. It’s experience—and knowing how to apply it.

No vague advice. No “just write from the heart.” This is about learning how memoir actually works.

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Over five structured weeks, you’ll move from raw memory to crafted narrative:

• Find your voice (and stop sounding like everyone else)
• Turn memory into material using real research methods
• Master core memoir techniques like point of view, tense, and narrative control
• Use devices like foreshadowing and flashback without confusing your reader
• Write scenes that feel alive through dialogue, sensory detail, and sentence craft
• Structure your memoir into chapters that actually hold together

Each lesson includes:

• A video explanation
• A clear, no-nonsense handout
• A worksheet that makes you do the work

Because writing improves through practice—not theory.

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HOW THIS COURSE IS DIFFERENT

Most memoir courses focus on expression. This one focuses on execution.

You’re not just remembering your life—you’re learning how to:

• shape it
• structure it
• and make it readable for someone else

This is the difference between: “I’ve lived a lot” and “I’ve written something people want to read”

​WHO THIS IS FOR

This course is for you if:

• You’ve been “meaning to write your story” for years but don’t know where to start
• You’ve started writing but it feels scattered or unfocused
• You want to understand how memoir actually works, not just vent onto the page
• You’re ready to take your writing seriously—even if you’re a beginner

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WHAT YOU GET

• 5 weeks of structured lessons
• 12+ detailed handouts
• 12+ guided worksheets
• Lifetime access (self-paced)
• A complete framework you can reuse for future pieces

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WANT PERSONAL FEEDBACK?

You can upgrade at any time:

• 500-word critique – targeted feedback to sharpen your writing
• 1,000–3,000 word critiques – deeper structural and craft guidance
• 1:1 mentoring – ongoing support to help you complete a full manuscript

This isn’t just a course.

It’s an entry point into serious writing development.

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PRICE

$50

And here’s the reality: That’s less than most people spend on a single writing workshop--for a system you can use again and again.

If you want to actually learn how to write memoir properly, you’re in the right place.

COMPLIMENTARY LESSON

I know it’s hard to commit to a course when you’re not sure what you’re getting. So I’ve made the first lesson free—so you can see exactly how the course is structured and how it will help you.

Complimentary Lesson 1