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Overview
About this course
Memoir and Autofiction (combining elements of autobiography and fiction) are increasingly popular creative writing genres, either in published format, or privately, as a way of recording lives for the family and future generations.
This special Memoir and Autofiction Writing - an Introduction summer course at the Arts University Bournemouth gives you the chance to learn and develop skills needed to produce your own captivating biography. Through a series of exciting projects, you'll build up your knowledge, understanding, and proficiency in collating your memoirs into shape and developing them into a cohesive narrative.
Programme Structure
What you'll learn and do:- How to expand a personal story into writing that'll resonate with others
- How to create a structure for a memoir that'll give shape to the writer's material
- Development of research skills
- How to address the critical concepts of truth and memory, differing perspectives, permission, and voice
- The essential differences between memoir and autofiction and the legalities
- How to bypass the obstacles encountered by most people trying write memoir
- The essential tools needed to write: developing believable characters, compelling dialogue, story/plot, and where to begin
- Exploration of works by memoirists
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
The next start dates will be announced in April.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Creative Writing Literature View 124 other Short Courses in Creative Writing in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- This course has been developed for creatives and aspiring writers aged 18+.
- Perfect for anyone who's interested in creative writing and telling stories.
- It's suitable if you're a beginner or if you've some previous experience with writing and wish to develop your skills further.
Tuition Fee
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International
349 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 349 GBP for the full programme during 2 months. -
National
349 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 349 GBP for the full programme during 2 months.
Living costs for Bournemouth
700 - 1000 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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