Learn to Write Your Memoir with Helen Brown
Transform Your Life Stories into Compelling Narratives
About the Course
Join New York Times bestselling author Helen Brown in an intimate and transformative journey into the art of memoir writing. Drawing from her decades of experience crafting deeply moving personal narratives that have touched millions of readers worldwide, Helen will guide you through the process of turning your life experiences into powerful, healing stories.
Finding Your Story
- Identifying the experiences that shaped you
- Discovering the universal themes in your personal journey
- Understanding what makes a memoir resonate with readers
Crafting Compelling Narratives
- Structuring your memoir for maximum emotional impact
- Creating vivid scenes that bring your memories to life
- Balancing honesty with compassion in difficult stories
The Art of Healing Through Writing
- Using memoir as a tool for processing grief and trauma
- Finding hope and meaning in life’s challenges
- Writing with vulnerability while maintaining boundaries
Technical Skills
- Developing your unique voice and style
- Mastering dialogue and character development
- Understanding pacing and narrative flow
- Editing and refining your work
Why Learn from Helen?
Helen’s memoirs have:
- Topped the New York Times and UK Sunday Times bestseller lists
- Been translated into more than 18 languages
- Sold over 2 million copies worldwide
- Provided comfort and healing to countless readers dealing with loss, illness, and life transitions
Her approach combines professional expertise with deep empathy, having personally navigated profound loss, illness, and transformation. Helen understands both the craft of storytelling and the courage required to share your most personal experiences.
Course Format
Writing Your Story: A Memoir Workshop with Helen Brown
An Intimate, Hands-On Journey into the Art of Personal Storytelling
This transformative workshop guides participants through the essential elements of crafting a compelling memoir that resonates with readers. Drawing from her experience as a New York Times bestselling author whose memoirs have touched millions worldwide, Helen Brown shares the practical techniques and hard-won wisdom behind turning life’s most profound experiences into engaging, healing narratives.
What Makes This Workshop Special
Unlike generic writing courses, this workshop is specifically designed for memoir writers by someone who has successfully navigated the unique challenges of personal storytelling—from handling sensitive family dynamics to finding the universal themes that make individual stories matter to readers everywhere.
Core Learning Modules
Finding Your Story’s Heart
- Memoir vs autobiography: discovering your narrative focus and central theme
- Identifying the transformative moments that define your journey
- Understanding what makes a personal story universally compelling
Developing Your Authentic Voice
- Crafting yourself as a three-dimensional protagonist
- Balancing vulnerability with strength in your narrative voice
- Writing with honesty while maintaining dignity and compassion
Bringing People to Life on the Page
- Creating memorable secondary characters from real people
- Capturing the essence of relationships without caricature
- Honouring others’ stories while telling your own
Structure and Storytelling Craft
- Exploring memoir structure and the Hero’s Journey framework
- Creating narrative tension and emotional pacing
- Weaving themes throughout your story without heavy-handedness
Navigating the Sensitive Side
- Managing relationships: ethical approaches to writing about family and friends
- Working with lawyers and sensitivity readers
- Protecting yourself and others while remaining truthful
From Draft to Publication
- Practical strategies for maintaining writing momentum
- Understanding the memoir publishing landscape
- Building confidence to share your story with the world
Workshop Experience
Each session combines mini-lectures with hands-on writing exercises designed to help you discover and develop your unique story. Group discussions provide supportive feedback and fresh perspectives, while Helen’s personal insights offer both practical guidance and emotional support for the memoir-writing journey.
You’ll Leave With:
- A clear vision for your memoir’s structure and focus
- Practical tools and techniques for compelling storytelling
- Strategies for overcoming common memoir-writing obstacles
- A supportive community of fellow memoir writers
- The confidence and roadmap to begin (or continue) your memoir journey
What Students Say
“Helen’s guidance helped me find the courage to tell my story and the skills to tell it well. Her course is both practical and deeply nurturing.”
“Learning from someone who has walked this path and succeeded so beautifully gave me confidence in my own voice.”
Ready to Begin Your Memoir Journey?
Your story matters. Let Helen help you tell it with power, grace, and authenticity.