Writing Out of Your Life
Writing Out of Your Life
WRITING X 424.3E
Find stories from your life to turn into written works in this encouraging course that focuses on generating new work instead of revising and critiquing.
Duration
As few as 10 weeks
Units
3.0
Current Formats
Online
Cost
Starting at $820.00
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What you will learn.
What you will learn.
Examine your life stories to find the ones only you can tell
Generate new writing in a supportive, encouraging environment
Respond to weekly prompts and exercises
Locate and refine your personal voice
About This Course
Writing out of your life can be a process of self-revelation, a way of discerning the pattern of your life even while you're in the midst of living it. Whether you want to write a memoir or transmute your life into fiction or poetry, this workshop helps you mine the rich vein of material that is yours alone. The focus of this workshop is on production and encouragement, rather than editing and critiquing. Using a combination of weekly prompts and assignments, instructor feedback, and group interaction, you write a series of autobiographical narratives. For both beginners and seasoned writers who want to get in touch with their personal voice.
Summer 2026 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
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This section has no set meeting times.
Online
Notes
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required live class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.
Deadline
Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to access course materials.
Book:
Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within, 2nd Edition
by Goldberg, Natalie
©2005
Shambhala
ISBN 9781590302613