The Making of a Memoir

Course Overview

Everyone has a story to tell! Through targeted writing prompts, you will be guided to start recording your life story, to create a lasting memoir to share with your family and loved ones.

In this course you will learn how to edit your own writing and discover how to structure a series of writing pieces into an engaging narrative. The course will be taught in an engaging way where you will be able to share your stories as well as listen to the stories of others.

By the end of this course students will have written and shared a draft memoir based on real life events.

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!

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What you will learn

Course outline

Students will:

Explore memories through a variety of guided writing exercises
Share their written stories with the group
Learn how to edit their writing
Discover structure a series of writing pieces into an engaging narrative

Course outcome

At the end of this course, students will write and share a draft memoir based on real life events.

What you need to know

Entry requirements

Proficiency in written English is essential.

Suitable for people who have completed an introductory creative writing course, or who are first-time writers.

What you need to provide

All course material is provided and inclusive with course fees
Notepad and pen

Coming soon

There are currently no classes scheduled for this course.

Please check back later as classes are added regularly or get in touch for more information.

Delivery Mode

To meet the needs of our students Macquarie Community College balances delivery and engagement across permanent, regular and temporary delivery sites and offer face-to-face, remote zoom classes and self-paced learning options.

Ways to Study

On campus

Our college campus locations are:

- Blacktown
- Chatswood
- Carlingford
- Epping
- Ryde
- Mt Druitt
Virtual classroom
Complete workplace training
Combine ways to study

FAQ

How you got questions? Please see our comprehensive FAQ page for everything you need to know about Macquarie Community College, our policies, student support, application and enrolment procedures.

How to Enrol

Step 1 - Choose Your Course

Select the non-accredited short course you are interested in.
Find a day and time that suits your schedule.

Note: Enrolment is open to anyone 18 years or older.

Step 2 - Enrol and Verify

Click ‘Enrol Now’ after selecting your course and schedule.
Enter your details on the enrolment page.
Verify your email through a secure link sent to your email address.
Complete the secure checkout and payment process.

Ensure you read the Terms and Conditions available at: Macquarie Community College Terms and Conditions. For assistance, call customer service at 1300 845 888.

Step 3 - Receive Your Enrolment Details

You will receive an immediate enrolment confirmation email upon successful enrolment. Check and read the attached Terms and Conditions.
The payer of the enrolment will receive a tax invoice immediately after processing.
You will receive a course reminder email a day before your class begins.
For Online Zoom classes, a Zoom link and password will be emailed the day before class. Use the same link and password for subsequent sessions if applicable.