{"product_id":"your-story-out-loud-memoir-storytelling-workshop-online-march-2027","title":"Your Story Out Loud: A Personal Storytelling and Memoir Intensive — 6-Week Online Nonfiction Workshop with Micaela Blei Starts Wednesday, March 31st, 2027","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYour Story Out Loud: Storytelling Workshop | March 2027 Online\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Story Out Loud: A Personal Storytelling and Memoir 6-Week Intensive with Micaela Blei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegins Wednesday, March 31, 2027\u003cbr\u003eClass will meet weekly via Zoom on Wednesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌍 Class Times by Time Zone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLos Angeles (PDT): 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChicago (CDT): 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew York (EDT): 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow Enrolling!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions about this class? Use the Chat Button to talk with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructor Micaela Blei is a storytelling expert, educator, and performer with a PhD in Education focused on narrative identity and storytelling performance. She is a two-time winner of \u003cem\u003eThe Moth GrandSLAM\u003c\/em\u003e Championship, and her stories have been featured on \u003cem\u003eThis American Life\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Moth Radio Hour\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRisk\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eFamily Ghosts\u003c\/em\u003e, among other platforms. Micaela's debut memoir, \u003cem\u003eYou Will Not Recognize Your Life\u003c\/em\u003e, was published as an Audible Original and hit the #2 spot among memoir and pop culture titles for the year. Her full-length memoir was published by Harper One in 2026. Micaela is the former founding Director of Education at \u003cem\u003eThe Moth\u003c\/em\u003e. She specializes in helping people figure out they're very, very interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Teaching Artist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writingworkshops.com\/blogs\/news\/your-story-out-loud-an-interview-with-micaela-blei\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYour Story Out Loud: An Interview with Micaela Blei\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writingworkshops.com\/blogs\/news\/micaela-blei-story-letter-podcast-personal-storytelling-interview\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Story Letter Podcast: An Interview with Micaela Blei\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListen to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/micaelablei.com\/the-story-letter-podcast\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Story Letter podcast with Micaela Blei\u003c\/a\u003e, the podcast about telling better stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this class for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is for writers who want to find and shape stories from their lives, whether you're working toward a memoir, personal essays, or simply want to tell better stories out loud. Open to all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorytelling is an art form AND a powerful creative tool. In this online writing workshop, you'll work on your own personal stories and learn how to engage your audience, figure out what you want to write and talk about, and really nail your story structure. You'll also learn more about yourself and what's truly important to you, both in and out of your creative life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this 6-week intensive, you'll find stories from your life that you want to tell and learn how to make those stories compelling AND fun to tell. You can use these stories as the beginning seeds of written pieces or performed stories onstage (think \u003cem\u003eThe Moth\u003c\/em\u003e). Each week brings live interaction on Zoom and plenty of writing, reading, and talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll conclude the class with a celebratory \"share\" of our work with each other, and you'll leave with strategies and ideas for bringing these new tools into whatever genre of writing you work in. This class is perfect for writers interested in new techniques for memoir, personal essay, or creative nonfiction, and for anyone who wants to bring more narrative skill to their storytelling in any medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the writing goals?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this course, students will work on (and possibly complete) up to 3 personal narrative pieces (about 1,000 words each) and develop a toolkit of strategies for personal storytelling. Students receive written feedback on all submitted work, as well as real-time coaching during live sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReadings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will be listening to (and reading) personal stories from \u003cem\u003eThe Moth\u003c\/em\u003e and other similar podcasts. We will also read a selection of essays about storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCOURSE OUTLINE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 1: Find your story.\u003c\/strong\u003e What makes a story that YOU want to tell? What are you bringing with you to class? Let's map our memories and get to know each other. We'll brainstorm with journal prompts and out-loud prompts. Don't worry, we're getting in the pool at whatever pace you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 2: From idea to story.\u003c\/strong\u003e What makes a story REALLY work? We'll talk about some very simple but powerful concepts in personal storytelling, listen to some examples, and start to take your idea into capital-S Story territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 3: Structure and Time.\u003c\/strong\u003e When is story structure helpful, and when do we want to leave it behind? We'll look at structures you can use to make sure your story does what you want it to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 4: Theme.\u003c\/strong\u003e What is your story REALLY about? We'll try out our drafts with each other and talk about some of the best ways to edit a story. We'll read and listen to some great examples of VOICE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 5: Old Structures and New Stories.\u003c\/strong\u003e What else do you want to tell or write about, and how can you bring your new storytelling skills to even more story ideas and narrative projects? We'll talk about what this work can bring to your writing in other genres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 6: Sharing and Next Steps.\u003c\/strong\u003e A celebration of your stories! We'll reflect on what we've done, share our works in progress, and set some intentions for our storytelling lives after this. Keep in touch, please.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCOURSE TAKEAWAYS:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentify Story Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recognize what you want to be writing or talking about, and how to find an angle or focus for a particular story. Practice being kind to yourself about telling what you want to tell, no more, no less.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevelop Personal Voice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Find and trust your unique perspective and style. Your storytelling voice can become your writing voice and vice versa!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaster Narrative Structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Understand how to shape a story so that it feels complete, engaging, truthful, and safe to tell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Revision Skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e Develop concrete tools for editing and strengthening your narratives AND for helping others strengthen theirs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduce New Work:\u003c\/strong\u003e Draft up to 3 personal narrative pieces (about 1,000 words each) and leave with a toolkit of strategies for personal storytelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTESTIMONIALS:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Micaela was truly a delight. She is open, honest, and provides a wonderful model for the type of teaching I'd like to do... She was very clear about expectations, the rationale behind her assignments, and was not afraid to stray from the exact curriculum for our class's unique makeup. The reason I wish this class was longer is so that we could spend more than 4 quick days learning from her.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Former Student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with us and leading us through this empowering, bonding, transformative experience. I've learned so much about storytelling, but even more about myself; the past few weeks have been incredibly special for so many reasons. Thank you for making space in which we could be both safe and courageous. I will truly never forget this experience.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Former Student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"You were marvelous beyond expression. Thank you so much for being exactly what they needed (and wanted) at this point in their training. Your listening skills, your cultural sensitivity, your ability to connect with the 'audience' of new teachers through the Zoom screen and embody what you were teaching was wonderful. One of the participants who is a professional educator said that not only was the content brilliant and illuminating, but that the level of pedagogy and teaching method was so incredibly sophisticated and impactful.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Former Student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Micaela Blei was such a joyful, affirming teacher. Enjoyed the workshops we did and the tips she gave us on crafting a story and taking it forward. The Story Out Loud workshop was an incredibly rewarding experience, thanks to a thoughtful and engaging teacher who created a welcoming space for everyone to share and grow. I especially appreciated the lively interactions with fellow participants, which made the learning process both enjoyable and inspiring. I came away with valuable insights and practical lessons on what to look for when crafting a compelling story.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Former Student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I took Micaela Blei's 'Your Story Out Loud' class, and it was outstanding. Her approach is very structured; her prompts were interactive and inspiring. I'll be back for more.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Former Student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Micaela Blei is an exceptionally skilled teacher, organized, substantive, caring, including, warm and fuzzy. The instruction and my experience were absolutely tops. Can't praise Micaela enough.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Former Student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Micaela Blei's storytelling class gave me the confidence to keep writing and telling stories. 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