Life Writing: Memoir, Biography and Journals
Explore the art of crafting stories from life. This friendly course introduces different forms of life writing, beginning with memoir.
If you withdraw from the course before the start date you will be entitled to a refund of tuition fees, providing you have informed the college at least two weeks before the course start date.
- Course Type Adult - Leisure
- Subject Area English Language and Literature
- Qualification N/A
- Study Mode: Leisure
- Course Level All levels
- Location Hele Road Centre
- Course Length 10 weeks*
- Overview
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Explore the art of crafting stories from life. This friendly course introduces different forms of life writing, beginning with memoir. Through readings and exercise prompts, you’ll shape your experiences into engaging texts and reflect on memory, identity and voice.
While the focus remains on creativity and expression, learners will also engage in critical reading of published memoirs and short reflective essays. We’ll turn memory into narrative using playful prompts, exercises, and supportive group discussion. Together, we’ll explore what it means to write honestly and compellingly about real life — the joys, the messiness, the unexpected lessons. There’s no pressure to be perfect; instead, we focus on connection, confidence, and creativity.
The elements of nurturing a creative writing practice are also covered.
Suitable for beginners and those looking to develop their writing further.
This course runs for 10 weeks on a Tuesday at 18:30 – 20:30.
Next steps: If you enjoyed this course, you may be interested to continue with our follow-on course: Life Writing: Food, Travel and Lifestyle
- Entry Requirements
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Suitable for beginners and those looking to develop their writing further.
- Additional Costs
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Resources will be provided for the first session, you will then need to build up your own materials
Please check the course description carefully.
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1) Complete our online application form
2) Submit your GCSE results or predicted grades
3) Attend an interview
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