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Online: Writing Personal Essays That Matter

Want to turn your life stories into powerful writing? In this beginner-friendly online class, you’ll learn how to write personal essays that are honest, meaningful, and engaging. Whether you’re writing about big life changes or everyday moments, you’ll discover how to bring your stories to life.

What you'll learn:

How to write with emotion and a strong voice
How to build your story with structure, characters, and flow
Where to submit your essays—like magazines and websites

Class details:

Held live online through Zoom
You’ll get the Zoom link and handouts by email before class
Handouts are included in the class fee
The instructor offers support before and after class—feel free to ask questions!

Instructor: LeeAnne Krusemark, a published author, editor, and college professor

LeeAnne Krusemark

LeeAnne is an author, speaker, business owner, Chamber of Commerce Past President, and guest instructor at more than 200 colleges and other learning institutions from Maine to Hawaii, as well as an adjunct online professor of publishing through Ed2Go at more than 2,000 facilities worldwide, including Harvard.

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