Get it Done!

Are you working on a memoir and ready to push your first draft across the finish line—or take a fresh look at what you’ve already written? This once-a-month Memoir Weekend is designed for memoirists who are serious about completing or revising their manuscript with intention and support.

The basic premise behind the Memoir Weekend Intensive is that writers need both community and commitment in order to stay connected to their creative process and long term projects. Distraction brought by everyday life is a major obstacle for most writers; so is isolation. This monthly intensive is a great opportunity to overcome both. Ideally, these intensives are to be taken on consecutive months by a stable core of writers so as to create a deep commitment to one another’s process and projects.

What to Expect

• Saturday (In Person, NYC): 10 AM – 5 PM):
  We’ll meet for a full-day intensive where each participant workshops up to 20 pages submitted ahead of time. We will work at teasing out the narrative threads of a story, the themes, motifs, and the overall intention that makes a personal narrative cohesive and engaging. Thoughtful and concrete feedback will help you understand what’s working, what needs attention, and how to move forward.
  
• Sunday (Remote via Zoom | 12 PM – 3 PM):
  A focused session to debrief, synthesize the feedback you received, and create a personalized strategy for revision or new writing over the next month.

This hybrid format gives you the structure of a deadline, the clarity of in-depth feedback, and the momentum of a small, committed writing community.

“Sylvie’s reputation preceded her, which admittedly intimidated me. I admitted I was shy about showing her my work. Her feedback shows great insight, support, and intelligence. She helped me find my voice and the words to tell my story—a truly comforting experience.”

Donna D., Memoir student

Details

• When: One weekend a month. NEXT ONE : January 24 & 25, 2026
• Schedule: Saturday (In person) 10 AM – 5 PM and Sunday (Remote) 12 PM – 3 PM
• Where: Saturday in person (Financial District, Manhattan) & Sunday online
• Who: Memoir writers ready to complete or revise a full draft
• Capacity: 8 participants max for close attention and thorough feedback (6 minimum)
• Price: $325 per weekend
• Instructor: Sylvie Bertrand

Whether you’re stuck in the middle or polishing your final chapter, this intensive will keep you focused, inspired, and accountable.

Registration now open. Spots are limited.