I first Marnie at a workshop she was giving at the York Writers’ Festival last year and was drawn to her warmth and empathy. I was coming to the end of a long book journey and needed help to refocus my writing, so signed up for the online course. Marnie’s course was great for airing […]
Even experienced writers can be intimidated at the thought of writing a memoir – how much to reveal, who might be offended, do I want to expose myself to the world? Marnie’s course is a thoughtful and supportive introduction to becoming a memorist. Stimulating and motivating – I highly recommend it.
Marnie’s memoir course is a joy to take part in. She has given me the confidence to keep writing and her whole approach is compassionate, empathetic and reassuring. Unlike other writing courses I’ve been on, you will never be picked on to share anything you don’t want to and the small group size helped to
Loved the online memoir writing course. As someone toying with whether memoir is the right way to go, Marnie gave insightful advice around structure, great examples of the ‘how’ along with on the spot exercises to flex the writing muscles straight into memory. I’d recommend the course for all levels, whether that’s a motivation boost
I thought that each lesson was a safe space to learn in. I like the fact that you can remain anonymous. With some online writing courses the other participants can see and hear you and you’re expected to share what you’ve written and interact live with people. Not everyone wants to do that. I loved
I loved everything about the online memoir course. Marnie – you have a unique gift. You are compassionate, empathetic, intuitive and charismatic. It’s been lovely to learn from you.Even though I am still on the starting blocks you have helped me believe in myself.
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I enjoyed your course, especially your cocktail of writing time, tips and references. Your supportive, caring presence is so encouraging, and just the antidote to the isolation that spawns those awfully unhelpful thoughts in relation to the whole crazy notion of writing a memoir!
I was a complete novice. The main thing I have taken away is your insistence to, “Just do it, just write and you can edit etc later. ”You gave me the productive mindset of doing rather than just thinking. I liked the format of the sessions, they suited me, and I am pleased to know
So helpful, good to be able to write and get advice from Marnie as I went along. Looking forward to coming back to the memoir Den.
