A FOUNDATIONAL PRACTISE FOR EVERY PROFESSIONAL MEMOIR AUTHOR

This 30 day process helps you get to the heart of your story because it’s a sacred practice for nobody else but you. The real you.
Giving yourself permission to ‘just write’ with the power of guided reflection tools and techniques helps you look at your story with fresh perspective, and see the deeper symbolic meaning to the art of your everyday life.

Find your voice, find your flow, and fall in love with writing again for what it is: a beautiful, creative, therapeutic act of expansion, imagination, creation and discovery.

I want to learn the process!

Introducing… Journaling for Memoir

If you’ve never written a book before, attempting a full manuscript without actually having an enjoyable daily writing routine in place is much like attempting to run a marathon when you can barely make it around the local park.

This is one of the reasons Journaling for 30 days with this process is a foundational component of my comprehensive write to publish programme: The Art of Memoir.
But  perhaps you don’t even want to write a book, you want to get this extraordinary experience you’ve lived through down onto the page, in a way that feels good. What so many people don’t realise is that writing about personal experiences is actually incredibly therapeutic: both physically and psychologically! IF you write with a process and a framework that helps you construct a NARRATIVE around the experience.

With this process, you can experience the benefits of personal writing  (there’s so many!) AND improve your craft, too.

Follow this process for 30 days and you will fall in love with the rhythm of writing again…There’s no way to get it ‘wrong’, because it’s just for you!

WHAT YOU RECEIVE INSIDE THE JOURNALING FOR MEMOIR 30 DAY COURSE

  • Thirty daily step-by-step lessons that teach you exactly how and what to write in your daily journal. Delivered to your inbox and also as a downloadable, beautifully-designed guide-book so you can take the course over as many times as you like (and many students do!)

  • Mindful Memoir Journaling Masterclass: learn the 3 steps to memoir journalling to experience all the benefits!

  • Bonus Trainings: Find your flow, writing for wellbeing, writing and creative intuition…

  • Develop your journal into a book: Video Class, 5-step Checklist & Secrets of Bestselling Memoirs guidebook.

  • Masterclass: The Hero’s Journey & Your Story
    Follow an author’s case study of using the empowering narrative framework to write a published memoir

  • Mood-boosting focus prompts for when you really only have 15 minutes or less to re-frame an experience (this is powerful for challenging times!)

  • Full (and immediate!) access to the 6-module digital course with trainings on the benefits of journaling, an overview of the process, storytelling with the hero’s journey, behind-the-scenes author processes, and more!

  • Two year’s access to the digital modules and any updates in this time!

YES! I want to deepen my daily practice & creative routine!
I was hesitant at first, it was time I thought I should spend on my actual memoir, but after 30 days of memoir journalling, I found not only had I established a productive morning routine, I also had a journal of writing I want to include in my actual memoir. The memoir-specific prompts were as interesting as they were relevant. That was thirty days well spent!
Kate Morell

IN JUST 30 DAYS YOU COULD BE…

  • Waking up excited to get to your journal with your coffee because your daily practise is so profound and inspirational!

  • Having 10 – 15 000 handwritten words you could develop into your book-length memoir (not having to start from a blank screen!)

  • Having the skills and techniques to conquer writer’s block – in fact, after each writing session you’re bursting with new story threads and ideas 

  • Having developed your writing craft without worrying about anyone’s feedback

  • Knowing yourself (and your story) more profoundly, growing in empathy, understanding and appreciation of your internal story

  • Understanding the key elements & archetypes of story structure used in Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey and the work of Carl Jung

  • Actively scripting your future via creative visualisation techniques

  • Seeing yourself as a hero on an extraordinary journey, and that journey is your life!

  • Re-reading some of your work and feeling amazed and inspired by your own insights!

HERE’S WHAT YOU RECEIVE WHEN YOU ENROL TODAY:

  • Instant access to the 6-module step by step pre-recorded curriculum with written guides from Louisa Deasey that are yours to keep!

  • Journaling for Wellbeing: Learn the 3 principles of this practise

  • Thirty daily step-by-step lessons that teach you exactly how and what to write in your daily journal. This comes in a downloadable, beautifully-designed booklet so you can take the course over as many times as you like (and many students do!)

  • Mood-boosting focus prompts for when you really only have 15 minutes or less to re-frame an experience (this is powerful for challenging times!)

  • All new exclusive masterclass on Storytelling with the Hero’s Journey (previously delivered as a live workshop to ex special forces soldiers in Melbourne)

  • All new material with exercises on writing with the four major themes in human stories

  • Behind-the-scenes author masterclass: A Letter From Paris and the Hero’s Journey (usually only available inside THE ART OF MEMOIR).

  • Two years access to the 6 module digital program (including any updates) so you can take it again and again!

YOUR INVESTMENT: $650

When I first started the course I didn’t really know what I wanted to write… this course helped me realise that I was leaning towards a memoir all the time, I just didn’t know it.
The best thing about the course was that all the prompts were on topics that had been buzzing around in my head for years, if not decades, and it gave me the spur I needed  to put them down on paper. It gave me a much-needed foundation to build on.
I did every one of the prompts that you sent… I wrote around 22,500 words in the 30 days. This blew my mind!
Gill Estartit
Louisa Deasey is one of the best teachers around, an absolute master in the process, craft and publication of memoir. Writers would do well to stumble upon her courses at the beginning of their journey!
Alice Lundy
I’m learning so much in this memoir journalling course and enjoying it so much. It really has been life-changing for me. I’ve taken other online courses and this is the only one I’ve stuck with and really love. I look forward to getting up in the morning and doing my writing with coffee and cat. This is one of the best courses I’ve ever done!
Mary Mc Clary
I just had to say thank you for the journalling course, this is the second time I’ve done the course and it’s like doing a new course each time. The prompts have helped me reflect on what is happening in my life at this time. I was resistant to doing some of the exercises but once i sat down and started writing, I’m so glad that I did as i now have insight that I didn’t have previously. Thank you for the gift that is this course!
Megan Warren
BEFORE taking this course

  • You write occasionally but it takes you a long time to get ‘into the groove’ 

  • You want to write a book but don’t know if it’s memoir

  • You fear time spent writing in your journal would be better spent on ‘proper’ writing: ie. a book

  • You get stuck and frustrated with writer’s block

  • You may have had fiction or non-fiction published before but you don’t know where to begin with personal storytelling

AFTER this course

  • You write every single day (and miss it, when you don’t!)

  • You don’t need or want feedback because you love the process

  • You’re closer to what you want to write about in your memoir

  • You have 10 000 – 20 000 words (or more!) to pull from for your book

  • You feel excited & enriched by the fresh insights and observations you have on your personal experiences

📔  YOUR 30 DAY COURSE CURRICULUM:

Enrol now and in thirty days you could have

  • From 5000 to 20 000 words of your book on the page
  • A new understanding of your life and experiences that is truly transformational
  • A daily practise that helps you relieve stress, develop your creative writing skills, and feel more confident in your ability to meet your writing goals!
  • The building blocks for a book-length memoir and the understanding of key fundamentals when it comes to personal storytelling
  • I’ve taken the guesswork out so you literally sit down at your notebook, open up the guide and write.
  • Six months from now you’ll wish you’d started today!

YOU CAN DO THE COURSE FROM HOME, FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, AND ON YOUR SCHEDULE. 

You can complete the course lessons from the comfort of your couch or kitchen table, as long as you have an Internet connection! The entire program is completely digital so you can access it from anywhere through our private course portal. And you’ll never miss a beat: you can go at your own pace and do the lessons on your schedule.

  • Module 1: Journaling for Wellbeing Masterclass
    Learn 3 steps to follow for your journalling practise & the proven benefits to daily writing!

  • Module 2: Journalling for Memoir
    Enjoy 30 days of knowing exactly what you’ll need to write about every day to experience the maximum benefits. As well as daily emails in your inbox, you receive the entire course material in a beautifully designed guidebook to download and keep.

  • Module 3: Mood-boosting focus prompts
    Using these cognitive behavioural tools can help you re-frame your experiences if you only have a few minutes to write or you’re going through a stressful experience.

  • Module 4: Using your journals for a book
    Learn the 3 steps to start turn your diaries into a book, go through my 5-step checklist, & discover the Secrets of Bestselling Memoirs to get an overview of the genre!

BONUS! The Hero’s Journey & your story

  • Author case study: A Letter From Paris & the Hero’s Journey
    Get exclusive access to my author case study masterclass where I take you through The Hero’s Journey stages & archetypes & how these helped me shape A Letter From Paris.

  • Hero’s Journey Guide
    Download your guide to the 12 stages of the Hero’s Journey for insights into patterns in your personal story as you watch the Author masterclass. You can also use this guide to further your daily memoir journalling reflections.

  • Bonus Journalling Booklet
    Keep the magic alive in your journalling practise by mixing it up with this bonus booklet which guides you through a month of daily writing with fresh material which pulls from cognitive behavioural psychology, Hero’s Journey, archetypes and more!

I absolutely LOVED the course. It was definitely one of the best things I have done in terms of my writing. Journalling (with your course) helped me see myself as someone else would see me…The course was perfect in its content and the prompts are amazing. I would highly recommend this course to anyone struggling to get creative on a daily basis…
Liz Roe
The course gave me a big shift back to being a ‘writer’, and getting back to the fundamentals. I averaged 5-6 pages every day… (but) one daily prompt brought 16 pages out of me.
Liz Hall-Downs

NOT SURE IF THIS IS FOR YOU?

THIS IS FOR YOU

  • You find yourself wishing you had a writing routine that gave you more confidence in the craft

  • You’d love to turn your experiences into a book some day

  • You want perspective and objectivity on your internal narrative

  • You just want someone to tell you what to write, and when, and how, so you can have a daily routine

THIS ISN’T FOR YOU

  • You want someone to read your personal writing

  • You want to write fiction

  • You’re afraid to reflect or really look into your life and experiences

  • You’re physically unable to write with paper and pen (it’s a digital course but I guide you to journal the old-fashioned way: in a paper diary!)

Loved the journalling course. Am now in a daily habit. When I started the program, I was journalling every so often. Now, if I don’t journal every day, I miss it. It’s like runners’ high. I crave the rush of ideas and the words that come out when I show up. One of the best things about the program was thinking about structure and writing in a way that truth flows out, which is always compelling. Thanks again for pouring something special into this program. I’ve tried online writing prompts before but nothing stuck like this program.
Eda Utku
I really loved the course. All of your writing prompts were so relevant and thought-provoking. I looked forward to reading each day’s material and it has pushed me to finish my book. Writing was missing from my life for a few years, and this inspired me to get back to it!
Courtney Lacomblez

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: When does the course begin and end?
A: You can dive into the complete course within minutes of enrolment! You get access to the digital program for a year and lifetime access to all of the downloadable workbooks!

Q: How long do I need to set aside to journal each day with the program?
A: You can experience the health and wellbeing benefits of mindful journalling with as little as 15 minutes a day. But when you see the writing prompts – you’ll want to write for longer! I recommend 30 minutes or two long-hand pages a day.

Q: Do I have to watch any live trainings or be in a particular country to take the course?
A: Nope! All you need is internet connection and an email address to receive your course content. It is all delivered to you via your membership site and you follow the steps in your paper diary.

Q: I do / don’t want to write a book. Is the course right for me?
A: This course was created for complete beginners and for those who already write books in other genres. It is full of the essential ingredients for anyone – famous author or anyone else – to start a personal writing practise that can bring the benefits of memoir journalling and lead to your first memoir, if you wish.

Q: Do I get support, community, or 1:1 access to you?
A: You get my complete methodology and trainings to watch and read, but they are pre-recorded, so no, it isn’t interactive. Because journalling is a solo sport (and I DON’T recommend you get feedback on your diary pages) there is no writing feedback offered as part of this program.

Q: What is your refund policy?
A: Because my programs are digital and you get access to all my digital content within minutes of signing up, I don’t offer a refund. You can read the full policy here.

A NOTE FROM LOUISA

I wouldn’t be a published author or such a prolific creator of courses, programmes and other content if i didn’t have a nourishing and therapeutic daily personal writing process. In 2010 my first memoir, Love & Other U-Turns, was published by Allen and Unwin.  In 2018, my second memoir, A Letter From Paris, was published by Scribe.  This daily writing practice in a journal was fundamental to writing memoir for publication. Because before you write for others eyes and opinions, you need an anchored daily practise that nourishes and uplifts you and makes it easier to dive into deep personal stories without the pressure of noise and distraction. This journaling for memoir process is exactly how you do that.

If you still have questions before purchasing this course, please email hello@louisadeasey.com

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