Transform your real-life self into a compelling narrative presence with Jordan Rosenfeld

Ideal for: Memoir and essay writers who want to translate authentic experience into compelling story

WORKSHOP • Saturday, May 16, 2026 • 11am-1pm PST 

Today’s memoirs can’t be long, dull slogs through an entire life—they must be selective, curated glimpses of a potent period, shaped by an evocative voice. This workshop helps memoirists take control of their narrative by developing a powerful persona that balances the writer’s dual role: narrator of the story and character within it.

Memoir often engages with difficult, intimate material that must be carefully shaped and revealed. By curating a persona, you can guide how your story is told—maintaining artistic control while still honoring your truth. We’ll explore what it means to create a written persona, craft a voice that is a stylized yet authentic version of you, and make intentional choices at the sentence level.

Sibyl Writing Craft webinars are held via zoom, allowing you to participate from anywhere.

  • You will receive your Zoom link via email the day before the webinar.
  • We will email any essential course materials, handouts, and recommended resources prior to the start of the webinar.
  • Can't make the live session? No worries! We will send you a link to the full video 24-48 hours after the workshop date. 


What We'll Cover

In this workshop, we’ll explore the core elements that shape a compelling memoir voice, helping you develop a persona that feels authentic while engaging readers on every level.

  • The foundations of voice and tone, and the personal influences that shape them

  • How to craft an authentic on-the-page persona through intentional language choices

  • Techniques for deepening voice through structure, including time shifts, dialogue, and interiority

The Class is Designed for...

memoir and essay writers who want to craft a compelling, reader-driven narrative—whether you’re aiming to hook readers from the first page, refine your voice, or shape your story with greater intention and control.

  • Writers who want to immediately engage readers and bring their stories to life on the page

  • Writers looking to strengthen voice, tone, and “show, not tell” technique

  • Writers seeking greater control of their narrative and a stronger path to publication

Ready to craft your writing voice?

Step into the role of both storyteller and character—and learn how to shape your voice with intention.

Reserve your spot today

You’ll Walk Away With:

  • Methods for curating the right voice and tone for your story

  • Strategies for translating your authentic self into a compelling persona

  • Detailed tools for making word, sentence and image choices

  • Essential cues that make translating your story to the page easier

  • Tips for revising your memoir

Meet Your Instructor

Jordan Rosenfeld

Jordan Rosenfeld is the author of seven books on the craft of writing including How to Write a Page-Turner, the bestselling Make a Scene, Writing the Intimate Character, A Writer’s Guide to Persistence, Writing Deep Scenes and Write Free. She is also the author of three novels. Jordan’s articles and essays have been widely published. She teaches online writing classes and at numerous writing conferences. Jordan is also the author of the popular Substack, Writing in the Pause. Find her at jordanrosenfeld.net.

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