In the course of our lives, we tell ourselves and others a lot of stories about who we are and why we are the way we are. Many of those stories have actually been shaped by others: parents, teachers, friends, partners, even the wider media.

Memoir writing invites us to re-examine those internal stories and, if necessary, rewrite them. This is not to whitewash the truth but to create a more accurate representation of who we are.

The memoir courses I offer are founded on the Guided Autobiography (GAB) approach, using writing prompts, feedback in intimate groups, and guidance from a certified and experienced Guided Autobiography Instructor.

Guided Autobiography 1 will be ready for registration soon. It begin in early September and runs for 8 weekly sessions.

Guided Autobiography 2 will be available in November 2025.

Guided Autobiography 3 will be available in early 2026.

The Memoir Studio Memoir Masterclass will be available in the spring of 2026.

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Note: During the early stages of the podcast, the AI hosts refer to the course as “JB” and “JB2”. This is a mis-pronounciation of “GAB” and “GAB2”. They correct themselves after a minute or two. “GAB”is the acronym for Guided Autobiography.

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