Course overview

Are you interested in your local interest? Do you have a fascinating story to share about your ancestors? Or your own life? This course will help develop your reading and research skills as well as equip you with practical tips to improve your writing. Different styles of writing will be covered and you will gain the chance to share your work with fellow local writers.

Course description

You will learn to research effectively, using library resources and the facilities of a local museum. You will learn to recognise what is essential and non-essential to include in your writing as well as editing and polishing your writing to a high standard,

Different styles of writing and techniques, including factual and non-factual, autobiographical and descriptive will be covered as you write the 'Story of Your Life.'

Best of all, you will get to share your work with fellow writers, gain essential feedback and further improve your writing style!

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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