Learner Reviews & Feedback for Memoir and Personal Essay: Managing Your Relationship with the Reader by Wesleyan University
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JF
Mar 18, 2023
Gregory Pardlo's lectures and assignments got to things I'd wanted to learn about writing memoir. Excellent course.
SH
Jul 22, 2023
I really enjoyed this course - it gave me new frameworks for thinking about how I want to communicate my story to the reader.
51 - 75 of 126 Reviews for Memoir and Personal Essay: Managing Your Relationship with the Reader
By Roxana G
•Sep 23, 2019
Very practical videos, short but instructive. Nice assignments, although the instructions weren't always clear.
I really liked the teacher, and I loved the content.
By Deleted A
•May 4, 2020
Fantastic. I learned so much about writing about myself and the people around me. Greg is a wonderful mentor. Truly enjoyed and learned a lot. Thanks, Coursera.
By Ann H
•Jun 30, 2021
This course was recommended to me by a writer friend, and I enjoyed the guided learning to sharpen specific skills, particularly attention to perspective.
By Irene G
•Jun 1, 2020
I am an experienced writer. I enjoyed the videos and assignments. I felt that I learned some new skills and different ways of evaluating my writing.
By Aparna P
•Oct 4, 2020
Loved the classes so much. I f anyone is worried to write about things in their lives this course will give you a lot training and help to do so.
By Lesley S
•Feb 11, 2022
Greg Pardlo got the ideas across very well. He made me very aware of all the ways to position yourself - and the reader - in a story.
By Stephanie B
•Feb 22, 2021
I thoroughly enjoyed the course. It got me writing. I didn't always enjoy the instructions but it did get me on track. Good course.
By Marius G
•Jan 17, 2021
Great course! It contains good advice for people who want to write personal essays or memoirs about themselves or others. Thanks!
By Shireen H
•Jul 23, 2023
I really enjoyed this course - it gave me new frameworks for thinking about how I want to communicate my story to the reader.
By Hyon J L
•Dec 13, 2022
I'm still not fully sure I understand 'frame' but it still got me thinking. An excellent course with excellent prompts.
By Paulo B
•Jan 27, 2020
The course widened my perspective of the memoir genre and helped me get the tools to accept the challenge of writing.
By Judith F
•Mar 19, 2023
Gregory Pardlo's lectures and assignments got to things I'd wanted to learn about writing memoir. Excellent course.
By In-Ho K
•Feb 11, 2023
I am living the last quarter of my life and planning to write my autobiography. This course is just a right course.
By Jorge I L S
•Aug 25, 2022
Very good information. Great experience of the writer. Greater examples and a valuable know-how. I'm very pleased.
By Ann R
•Jul 12, 2020
The assignments were challenging yet very helpful. I could try different viewpoints to see my story.
By Deleted A
•Dec 6, 2019
This was really a fun course. I feel much more confident that I can write an interesting memoir!
By Linda E
•Mar 8, 2022
enjoyed the coursework. instructor clear, good course cont. assignments interesting and fun.
By Filia G
•Dec 18, 2019
Greg Pardlo instills the learner with the insight needed to prompt the writer in you!
By ANSARI S A
•Nov 6, 2019
Greg Pardio has imparted valuable information. The pace and delivery style is great.
By Karen
•May 16, 2025
I found the writing assignments very approachable and really enjoyed this course.
By Afroz I
•Jan 9, 2024
I enjoyed writing about myself under the guidance of the tutor of the course.
By Fanming L
•Mar 24, 2021
I enjoyed the process of writing and found the practices were very useful.
By MDC C
•Dec 30, 2020
I really learned a lot in this class and thoroughly enjoyed it.
By Emerson M A
•Dec 12, 2019
I learned a lot, thank you!
Looking forward to keeping learning!