My Write-Your-Memoir course is offered through the Community Education Program at Santa Fe College, Gainesville, Florida. Here’s the way the fall 2023 course was described in the Enrich catalog:
Write Your Memoir
If you wish to write about your life for yourself, your family, or the world, this course is for you. Participants will write about everyday life, the people who influenced them, and life-changing events. Can’t remember the details? Handouts and charts will aid recall. You and your classmates will have a chance to share stories in class, although sharing is not mandatory. We will also discuss how to self-publish your memoir.
ENG0048.1R3
4 Mondays, starts 10/23, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Instructor: Susie Baxter
SF – NW CAMPUS (Not by Zoom)
FEE $49.00
NOTE: No senior waivers. Bring pen and paper for notes. Class is limited to 15.
You may register online or by calling Santa Fe at (352) 395-5193 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
The course is offered once or twice each year. If you have an interest in taking the course in 2024, please go to my contact page on this website and send me a note. Tell me if you prefer classes at night from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. or on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
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Words of thanks from individuals who have taken my course:
“I cannot remember a class I enjoyed as much. I am usually the one in the back who leaves early, but with your [Zoom] class, I was disappointed when it ended.” — L. McIntyre, Woodstock, Vermont
“Thank you for starting me on this [writing] journey and for the encouragement you’ve given. I do plan to keep writing . . . “
— P. Walker, Gainesville, FL
“I don’t know when I have enjoyed anything as much as this Writing-a Memoir class. It was the jolt I needed to start doing something I have intended to do for a long time.” — J. Celon, Gainesville, FL
“Susie, thank you for your sensitivity, motivation, and dedication in teaching this course.”— B. Neller, Gainesville, FL
“I thoroughly enjoyed your course and learned a great deal about writing my memoir. You had so many really good ideas and thought prompts that I have been writing notes on everything from the wall calendar to bills! Thank you for a great Saturday morning experience!” — S. Faris, Gainesville, FL
“The class provided just what I needed to get the juices flowing. Enthusiasm, tips on how to organize material for a memoir, resources — online as well as locally, and your personal recommendations. That plus the structure of weekly writing goals and the opportunity to share our writing in a comfortable setting.“— P. Amish, PA
“Thank you for the time you gave to the class on memoir writing this week at the Advent Christian Village. Your enthusiasm for writing about one’s life experiences was inspiring and much appreciated. Your suggestions, examples, and handouts were excellent and most helpful.” — M. Easter, Dowling Park, FL
“. . . I want to let you know that your class and book [Write Your Memoir] were and are very valuable to me . . . . You have made a difference in my life.” — B. Fedrigon, Gainesville, FL