Story Circle

by, for, and about women

Online Classes

Writing Classes for Women

Since 1997, Story Circle Network has offered courses (onsite and online) in memoir, reminiscence, journaling, family stories, writing-as-healing, place writing and nature writing, writing for personal growth and spiritual development, and poetry. We also offer classes in fiction (using fiction techniques, fiction in memoir, and fictionalizing women’s lives) and teach general writing skills, organization, critical editing, and blogging.

Classes offered vary from term to term.

Click a class below to learn more and enroll.

Classes for Fall Term: September 16, 2024 - November 12, 2024

Journaling/Self Discovery

Writing Through Challenging Times
In this class, you will be introduced to the concept of journaling for self-care and shown effective journaling techniques and discuss the various situations in which they may be used for self-care. You will also have the opportunity to try…

Legacy Writing

Capturing Legacy: Unlocking the Power of Your Life Story
Embark on a transformative journey in our five-week online course, where we harness the power of reminiscence and re-framing themes to reflect upon our lives and capture invaluable insights. Join our engaging 1 1/2-hour Zoom sessions, where you actively participate…

Memoir & Lifewriting

Do You Have A Story That Is Waiting To Be Told?
This three-week class will be an opportunity to write and share your short essays and poetry about your life experiences. We will also read published author's works for inspiration. You can share your writing with others in the class between…
Kitchen Table Writing, Session One
Kitchen Table Writing includes 1-hour sessions with a writing professional who will provide advice and help you find solutions to your writing concerns. Upon completion of your 1-hour session, your writing consultant will provide constructive information you can use to…
Kitchen Table Writing, Session Two
Kitchen Table Writing includes 1-hour sessions with a writing professional who will provide advice and help you find solutions to your writing concerns. Upon completion of your 1-hour session, your writing consultant will provide constructive information you can use to…
Make it all about YOU
Memoir has the power to illuminate larger issues, connect us with our communities, deepen our compassion, and expand our worlds. By sharing our stories, we might provide education, awareness, and, perhaps most important, company to others in their time of…

Writing Craft

A Keen Eye, A Sharp Pencil: Polish Your Work for Submission
We will uncover the distinctions of revision, editing, and proofreading. We will cover how to select robust verbs and specific nouns, to turn passive to active voice, to limit use of adverbs and adjectives, how to tag dialogue and provide…
Re-Vision: The Fine Art of Editing
We will use Zoom to meet and workshop weekly writing for 2 hours. Each class will open with a PowerPoint presentation. Talks will be about 20-30 minutes with group discussion. Content will explore revision and editing tips and tricks that…

Independent Study

Independent Study Program, Session One

What is keeping you from your dreams? Do you have an idea for a story but don't know how to start? Do you have a draft but need an editor? Are you stuck on your summary? Cover letter? Query? Do…

Independent Study Program, Session Two

What is keeping you from your dreams? Do you have an idea for a story but don't know how to start? Do you have a draft but need an editor? Are you stuck on your summary? Cover letter? Query? Do…

Propose a Class

Our faculty members, all women, are experienced teachers and published writers with a special interest in helping women explore their lives. If you are a skilled writer who is experienced in teaching memoir, journaling, life-based fiction, and other lifewriting forms and are interested in joining our faculty, we would like to hear from you.

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