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Memoir Intensive – Fall ’26
Illuminate the emotional truth of your story.
Are you ready to take your stories to the next level? This six-week memoir class is the perfect place for you to workshop your writing so you can gain insight into how to develop your project further. We explore the emotional truth in your experiences and then experiment with the best form to convey your story—for example, short memoir, play, or book-length. We also read mentor texts in various genres to analyze the author’s narrative techniques, including characterization, voice, imagery, structure, and their impact on the reader.
Please note: This class requires instructor approval and is currently FULL. To be added to the waiting list, please email pwnwriters@projectwritenow.org.
Price range: $250.00 through $275.00
“We all have stories that need to be told. This class gives you a dedicated space and the support of a committed community of writers to explore how you want to tell yours. We talk a lot in memoir about being vulnerable, and through experimentation with form, we not only hone our voices but also illuminate the emotional truth of our stories, connecting with our readers on a deeper level.”
Jennifer Chauhan is a writer, educator, and co-founder/executive director of Project Write Now, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit transforming individuals, organizations, and communities through writing. For more than 30 years, she has worked as a professional writer and educator—as an educational journalist, as a writing instructor for foster youth in New York City, and as a public high school English/Creative Writing teacher. Her passion is giving people of all ages and backgrounds supportive spaces to explore their authentic selves through writing and sharing their stories. Jennifer also has a 200-hour trauma-informed, inclusive mindfulness, social emotional learning, and yoga teacher certification. She has an M.A. in English Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a B.A. in English and French from Villanova University. She lives in River Vale, New Jersey, with her family.
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Project Write Now offers no refunds or credits once registered, except in the unfortunate case a class or event is cancelled. We reserve the right to change instructors if necessary. We reserve the right to cancel, postpone, or reschedule any class, workshop, or event because of low enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us at info@projectwritenow.org or call 908.675.0467 for more information. Please note that when you register for a class you are reserving one of a limited number of spots available. Your registration also counts toward our consideration of class minimums.
Our organization was founded to help amplify the voices of those who are often not heard—including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA+ individuals, and other historically marginalized groups. We have witnessed how writing and sharing stories has the power to effect change by generating greater love, compassion, and empathy in the listener. In all of our programs, we provide an inclusive, supportive, and welcoming environment. We do not tolerate writing and/or behavior that perpetuates harmful stereotypes or fuels hate. Failure to align with our philosophy can result in your removal from class.