A steady place to keep
writing your life.
The Memoir Studio Garden is a monthly membership for writers who want structure, company, and a reason to return to their stories each week.
Seven things, every month.
Live monthly writing circle
A 75 to 90 minute Zoom gathering with Michael. Grounding, a short reflection, timed writing, and optional sharing.
A weekly memoir prompt
One reflection, one writing invitation, and one or two deepening questions. A suggested time limit keeps it simple.
Memoir Architecture spotlight
A short monthly lesson on shaping your material. Openings, family stories, structure, and turning fragments into a piece.
The Garden library
Past teachings, prompts, exercises, and templates in one place. Useful, not bloated.
The Studio Table
A lightly moderated space to introduce yourself, post a reflection, ask for encouragement, and find a writing partner.
Pod Connect
A guide to form a small group of two to four writers. How to meet, how to listen, and how to respond with care.
Ask Michael
Submit a question about memoir writing each month. You get real guidance, without the cost of 1:1 coaching.
One month, four weeks.
New monthly theme and weekly prompt.
Memoir Architecture spotlight.
Live writing circle.
Ask Michael or a Pod Connect invitation.
What you write about.
"The Memoir Studio Garden is a quiet monthly membership for people who want to keep writing their life stories with gentle structure and support. Each month, you get a live writing circle, weekly prompts, a short lesson on memoir structure, a growing library, and the option to write alongside other people in small peer-led pods. It is not a course to finish. It is a place to return to."
Michael Williams, Memoir StudioWhat this is, and what it is not.
What you get
- A live writing circle every month
- Weekly prompts and gentle accountability
- Monthly structure and technique lessons
- A resource library that grows over time
- Early access to courses and coaching spots
What you do not get
- Weekly live teaching
- Detailed feedback on your writing
- Editing services
- Therapy or counseling
- Unlimited access to Michael
Keep writing your life story.
Join the Garden
