Welcome to a two-day course on writing your life story. The course will take place over two Saturdays, May 11 and May 25. We will be examining what a life story is and how it differs from biography and autobiography. We will also be practicing techniques and developing strategies for writing an effective life story. These include how to get started and how to best bring your project to a successful conclusion. In addition you will be discussing your work with other people in class in order to gain helpful insights into your own work. The course will be held in English.
The hours scheduled for both Saturday sessions will include a lunch break
Course outcome:
Your own well-written, concise and engaging life story
Why take this class?
To learn more about yourself while you develop your creative writing skills in English.
Prior knowledge
Participants should have skills in English equivalent to course level B2.
What to bring with you
Pen/pencils are essential equipment; a laptop is optional.
Kursledare
Daniel Ogden
I have long experience of teaching university level writing courses at Uppsala, Örebro, and Mälardalen universities and incorporating creative writing techniques into subject courses such as literature and social studies.
Daniel Ogden, BA, Fil kand
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