This 6-week course is designed for adult writers who want to explore their unique personal narratives in a supportive environment. Through writing exercises, discussion, readings, and guidance from an award-winning author and professor, students will develop the structure, clarity, and voice needed to shape their unique life experiences into a compelling memoir. $395.

Limit 8 Students

Time: 2 PM – 3:30 PM

Dates: Saturdays –November 7, 14, 21; December 5, 12, 19

Students receive a one-time, 10 percent discount on books and merchandise from Fireside.

About Scott: Called, “A master wordsmith of the first order,” by the Midwest Book Review, Scott Lax is an award-winning novelist, nonfiction writer, playwright, screenwriter, and teacher. As Senior Professor of Practice in Creative Writing at the Cleveland Institute of Art, Lax was the 2025 recipient of the Dan Tranberg Award for Teaching Excellence.

Simply select the monetary amount you’d like to purchase. Your gift card will be mailed to you or the recipient of your choice! You can add a personalized message to recipient during checkout.

Introducing the Children’s Book of the Month Club. With your one-time purchase you will receive a new children’s picture hardback every month, hand-picked by our children’s floor staff. All books will be chosen from the latest new releases, gift wrapped and mailed directly to your recipient. It’s a perfect gift for new parents to help grow their child’s library or for young grandchildren. Memberships come with a complimentary Fireside tote bag. Choose a six-month subscription for $150 or a full year for $300.