The 90-Day Memoir is a day-by-day investigation into a particular series of events that in some way shaped you as a person. We all have the story that we tell ourselves, and although the facts may be indisputable, our interpretation of those facts is often based on long-held beliefs that we have had about ourselves or the world. This means that our idea of our story is never quite the whole story. It is not incorrect, but rather it is incomplete.
So, how can you write your memoir if you don't know the whole story?
In The 90-Day Memoir, you're going to learn to trust your subconscious mind. Your subconscious is the seat of your genius. Genius is not a noun but a verb; something we all have access to if given a safe environment and a seasoned guide to walk you through the process of marrying the wildness of your imagination to the rigor of structure.
Your subconscious mind is able to make connections and uncover meaning in areas that you might not have otherwise explored. The 90-Day Memoir isn't interested in protecting your ego; it's after a much larger game; it wants the truth. It understands, on a fundamental level, that when you gain perspective on the events of your life, you're liberated from the limiting beliefs that held you hostage.
Some of the most impactful memoirs depict challenging experiences as a means of tracking their protagonist's journey to some kind of deeper truth by reframing the meaning they made out of their struggle.
This truth is your birthright, and by claiming a coherent narrative for your life, you are always led to freedom, to an absence of shame, and to a deeper connection to yourself and the world.
About the workshop
Live on Zoom:
We meet once a week in a live Zoom call for 14 weeks, followed immediately by a live question and answer session to address any questions that emerge. The workshop combines craft lessons and stream-of-consciousness writing exercises where writers read their work aloud, and I work with individual writers one-on-one to illustrate core principles.
Watch the class anytime:
You are not required to attend the workshop live. Many writers have day jobs or other commitments during class hours, or sometimes life simply gets in the way; therefore, all of our sessions are recorded and available for viewing for three weeks following each session.
Question and answer sessions:
Every workshop concludes with a review of your homework assignments, followed by a question-and-answer period where I address all of your questions. This time is dedicated to gaining clarity on the principles discussed. The goal is to leave each session with basic confidence regarding where you are heading for that week.
Daily letters:
Every morning, a daily letter arrives in your inbox. The letters were developed over the course of several years and serve as a day-by-day guide through the process. Writers often comment on the synchronicity of the letters and how they seem to meet you right where you are. While the letters focus on craft, they are also a response to the common experiences shared by the many writers who have taken the 90-day journey before you.
Group forum:
The group forum is where you connect with your fellow classmates to share your experiences, hold yourself accountable, and take part in the daily discussion topics. Over the course of 90 days, we discover that we're not alone; that our private struggles are universal and often provide clues into the world of our story.
