A fast-paced and inspiring 2-hour workshop, focused on turning life’s moments—funny, poignant, messy, or profound—into compelling micro memoirs in under 500 words. This class will help you distill memory, craft emotional arcs with minimal words, and explore the power of writing short, using fresh tools for editing. Perfect for anyone with a story to tell.
Courses
Micro Memoir Workshop
When & Where
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17 December 2025 - 17 December 2025 ( 1.5 hours, 1 weeks )
- Evening, Wednesday
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View course timetable
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Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Tutor Lana Citron
- Course Code W25HMSA12A
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Show don’t tell - especially in small spaces
- Use sensory details to maximise impact
- Cut the clutter by applying new approaches to shaping your material
- Share some ethical concerns regarding writing about your own life
- Identify the arc of a moment
Cost
Full fee
£20
Concession fee
£20
Class format and activities
We will be learning about micro memoir writing through a series of practical exercises, and by looking at some published micro memoirs.
Entry requirements
Whether a seasoned writer or just curious, all are welcome.
What you need to know before you enrol
We will be workshopping our class exercises so you will need to show excerpts for peer and tutor feedback.
What you need
Pen and paper and/or access to a computer or tablet.
What you can do next
The Flash Fiction course W25HMSA07A complements this course, and they run consecutively. There are also a number of Creative Writing courses at Morley College which may help you develop your prose style or further your ideas.
