The Memoir Collection

Introducing The Memoir Collection

Plus: a special offer for readers of The Metropolitan Review.

Aug 19 • Five Things I've Learned

Introducing The Memoir Collection

Discover six great classes from six celebrated memoirists – available on demand, anytime.

Jun 15 • Five Things I've Learned

Replay: Ann Hood shares Five Things She's Learned about Writing Memoir

Check out the first five minutes of her recent class.

May 11, 2025 • Five Things I've Learned

Replay: Matthew Specktor shares Five Things He's Learned about Writing the Self in Memoir and Fiction

Check out the first five minutes of his recent class.

Apr 25, 2025 • Five Things I've Learned

Replay: Susan Orlean shares the Five Things She's Learned about Writing a Memoir

Check out the first five minutes of her recent class.

Dec 31, 2024 • Five Things I've Learned

Replay: Andre Dubus III shares Five Things He's Learned about The Nature of Memory and Memoir

Check out the first five minutes of his recent class.

Apr 30, 2024 • Five Things I've Learned

Replay: Kim Addonizio shares the Five Things She's Learned about Shaping the Personal Essay

Check out the first five minutes of her recent class.

Apr 2, 2024 • Five Things I've Learned

Replay: Allison Moorer shares Five Things She's Learned About What Memoir Demands. And All it Makes Possible.

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Dec 7, 2021 • Five Things I've Learned

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