Last Chance to Join '28 Days, 28 Essay Prompts: A Month of Generating Inspiration and Ideas for Memoir'
PLUS: Check out the winner of our recent 'worst job' prompt contest!
Ever since we started Narratively Academy last year, we’ve heard from quite a few of you that the type of class you’re most interested in is one that can help beat writer’s block and generate new essay ideas. That’s exactly why we launched our month-long memoir-inspiration-generating class with Amy Barnes last fall — and it was so gratifying to see how much a lot of writers got out of this class. Here’s what just one had to say:
“The thoughtfulness of the prompts unlocked deeper parts of my memory than expected. Amy’s consistently encouraging attitude and dedication motivated participation. The mix of students opened up a window to others’ life experiences. It was a great opportunity to explore my writing!”
—Mac, former student in this class
If you want your own chance at unlocking your memories and turning them into dynamite essay ideas, our next session of this class, 28 Days, 28 Essay Prompts: A Month of Generating Inspiration and Ideas for Memoir, kicks off in just two days!
Every day in February, Amy Barnes, Narratively’s chief submissions reader, will send an inspiring writing prompt. You’ll take a few minutes each day (or as many days as you want to participate) to write something new in response to that prompt. By the end of the class, you’ll have multiple promising personal essay drafts that you’ll be ready to polish and submit for publication.
Speaking of prompts, kudos to everyone who participated in our first-ever public prompt last week. We had so much fun reading through all of your memories of your first and worst jobs. As promised, the writer of the response that got the most likes wins a free Narratively tote bag. And that writer is
, whose memory of their backstage burlesque gig included the truly memorable line, “Working as the Devil’s whore paid rather well — and even better, in cash.” Congrats, Mashaw! We’ll reach out about your tote bag shortly, and thanks again to everyone who participated.Interested in joining one of our other upcoming writing classes on deep revision techniques, writing personal essays, crafting ethical travel memoir and more? Details on all of our upcoming Narratively Academy writing classes can be found here.
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