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Writing Stories About Ourselves
This course is part of Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself.
Course Cost
Free course
Beginner
Skill Level
8 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Transform personal experiences into compelling narratives
Craft engaging story openings and dramatic scenes
Use dialogue effectively in personal stories
Develop vivid details and descriptions
Structure memoirs using fiction techniques
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
1.95 Hours PreRecorded video
4 peer reviews
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive creative writing course explores the intersection of fiction techniques and memoir writing. Students learn to transform personal experiences into engaging narratives through studying traditional storytelling methods. The curriculum covers essential elements including story beginnings, content selection, detail usage, dialogue craft, and white space utilization. Through practical assignments and expert instruction, students develop the skills to present their life experiences as crafted performances rather than journal entries.
What Can We Learn From Fiction?
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Train Your Eye Like a Filmmaker
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Opening the Story
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
The Joys and Pitfalls of Dialogue
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself
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