Write Your Life Story
Write Your Life Story
Have you thought about writing your story, sharing life-altering events? Does your family really know about their heritage? If you’ve ever thought about writing your life story, now is the time!
In this course, you will have the satisfaction of telling history your way. You will learn how to bring characters to life, recall vivid memories, engage readers, and even manage your creative time. You may even find a lucrative market for your story, just like the authors of the bestselling Rocket Boys and Angela’s Ashes. This course walks you step-by-step through the process of writing your life story. It’s fun. It’s exciting. It’s a story only you can tell!
Syllabus
- Lesson 1 – What’s Your Story
- Lesson 2 – It’s About You
- Lesson 3 – Finding Your Story
- Lesson 4 – Your Cast of Characters
- Lesson 5 – Starting at the Beginning
- Lesson 6 – Quick Ways to Jog Memories
- Lesson 7 – Getting Serious About Writing
- Lesson 8 – Historically Speaking
- Lesson 9 – The Interview
- Lesson 10 – Viewing Your Life and Giving It to the Reader
- Lesson 11 – Getting It Down on Paper (Or Computer)
- Lesson 12 – Publishing Options and Extras
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
<ul><li>6 Weeks Access</li>
<li>Course Code: wl1</li>
<li>Start Dates* Dec 15 | Jan 12 | Feb 09 | Mar 16</li>
<li>$187.00 USD</li></ul>
Eva Shaw, Ph.D. is a full-time working writer. She has authored thousands of articles, essays, and short stories and more than 70 books including "Writing the Nonfiction Book" and "Insider's Guide to San Diego." Her work has been featured in USA Today, San Diego Union Tribune, Publisher's Weekly, and others. She has won several awards, including the Book of the Year Award from the American Journal of Nursing, the Benjamin Franklin Award, and the Woman of Merit Award.
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