Wesleyan University
Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself Specialization
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Wesleyan University

Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself Specialization

Write Your Story with Confidence. Learn from four published memoirists and essayists the tools and tricks to write your story

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

(349 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
1 month at 10 hours a week
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

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Specialization - 4 course series

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Category: Journals
Category: Journalism

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Category: Journals
Category: Brainstorming
Category: Writing and Editing
Category: English Language
Category: Storytelling
Category: Writing

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Category: Storytelling
Category: Overcoming Obstacles
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Writing
Category: Detail Oriented
Category: Personal Development
Category: Editing
Category: Organizational Skills

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Category: Writing and Editing
Category: Performing Arts
Category: Storytelling
Category: Content Creation

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Instructors

Amy Bloom
Wesleyan University
3 Courses107,004 learners
Said Sayrafiezadeh
Wesleyan University
1 Course18,510 learners
Greg Pardlo
Wesleyan University
1 Course27,384 learners

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