Course Summary
Autobiography and Journalling
Week 1: Beginnings
How to get the greatest benefit from the course; why use a journalling basis; types of autobiography and first prompts.
Week 2: Hurdle Jumping And Creativity
Overcoming the internal censor and stimulating your creativity.
Week 3: Stepping Stones
Drawing your timeline; writing in 'stepping stones periods' and deciding whether to use a chronological or thematic approach in your work.
Week 4: Memory Joggers
Techniques for capturing memories.
Week 5: Dark Times & Healing
Dealing with the dark side of life; considerations regarding other people's privacy; journalling as a healing tool and the bright light of meaning.
Week 6: Adding Depth And Colour To Your Life Story Part I
Adding the details which make people in your story three dimensional.
Week 7: Adding Depth And Colour To Your Life Story Part II
Writing using all the senses to make your descriptions come alive.
Week 8: Final Words
Organising your work; writing simply and publishing and research resources online.
The course got me writing, provided me with an audience for my writing, gave me the opportunity to see other people\\'s work and gave me plenty of ideas for future writing. It was unfortunate that participation was down but this appeared to be as a result of outside influences.