The Making of a Memoir

The Making of a Memoir

$175 Limited inc GST
The Making of a Memoir

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The Making of a Memoir - Sydney Course

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!

Course Outline

You will:

  • Storyboard a picture book
  • Write a poem suitable for children
  • Plot a chapter book
  • Understand the elements of a short story
  • Discover markets for your work
  • Learn how to write a query letter
  • Workshop your writing with the group

Course Outcome

At the end of the course, students will understand how to write, edit and submit a short story/poem/picture book for publication.

What to bring

Please bring a:

  • Pen and notepad
  • Other Information: No textbook required. Comprehensive course notes provided.

Prerequisite

A proficiency in written English is essential for this Writing for Children course.

No prior writing experience is neccessary. This course is also suitable for people who have completed an introductory creative writing course.

Delivery Mode

The course is delivered in a classroom and will include a variety of writing exercises, group discussions, and handouts.

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

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 to bring

Please bring a:

  • Pen and notepad
  • Other Information: No textbook required.

Prerequisite

Proficiency in written English is essential.
Suitable for people who have completed an introductory creative writing course, or who are first-time writers.

Delivery Mode

The course will include a variety of writing exercises, group discussions, and handouts

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!