(auto) biographer, a profession with a future!
Have you already had an eventful and impressive life? Or do you know the interesting life story of a specific person? Do you want to share this wisdom and fascinating experiences with everyone? Then it is high time to get started with sharing these unique stories! With the hobby course (auto)biography you are able to write a compelling life story in no time!
This course teaches you how to determine which special events and character traits are worth describing in a book. Learn what exactly makes a biography compelling. In addition, this course helps you develop an attractive writing style. You learn how to target a certain target group and how to write while keeping your audience in mind.
An autobiography is a life story. It starts when you’re born and continues until the end.
do you want...
- to pour your own life story or that of your idol into a compelling book
- to know how to write an accurate (auto) biography
- to discover how you can actually get your book published
- to develop your artistic and literary talent in a casual and relaxing way
- to experiment with writing from home
Autobiography Writing
Program Autobiography Writing
Course content
- Who are your readers?
- Writing and emotional process
- The three elements in a life story
- Determine form and position
- Events and environment
- Characters and people
- Synopsis and chapter layout
- Plot, main lines and ancillary lines
- Description, quote and dialogue
- Flashbacks, flash-forwards, hints, historical perspective
- Grammar
Competences and skills
- Collect and organize a range of information
- Use flashbacks, flash-forwards, hints or historical perspective? You can do it all!
- Create a compelling work with compelling plot lines and lifelike characters
- Develop a vibrant writing style
Opportunities for the future
All our hobby courses are meant for your personal enjoyment and personal development. However, that does not mean that you can also use all these skills in your professional career! Do you work as a supervisor in a daycare center or do you sometimes work as a volunteer during creative afternoons, workshops or sessions? Then you are completely up-to-date with the latest information and knowledge about numerous fun activities that you can share with others!
Starting dates group course Autobiography Writing
| Study method | Location | Lesson | First lesson | Last lesson | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At home | Wherever you want | Your own schedule | Whenever you want | Your own choice | Your own schedule |  |
Practical info
After your registration you can get started right away! The digital course is immediately on your profile page after receiving your payment. The paper version will be posted immediately and you will receive it quickly at home. Thanks to this flexible home study you study where and when you want. In addition, you will receive online guidance from an experienced teacher for a year. This professional gives you tailor-made feedback and various tips to quickly master all these techniques. You are therefore certainly not alone!
You receive specially developed, loose-leaf teaching material in a handy storage folder. You have everything you need to make your home study a success. Your textbook contains practical questions at the end of each chapter, comparable to the exam questions. This way, you are prepared when the time to obtain your diploma comes!
On the basis of this practical course you will learn all the knowledge you need to enjoy this unique hobby in your spare time. An internship is therefore not applicable for this course.
Taking an exam for your hobby course is possible, but without obligation. Do you really want to have your work assessed by a professional and prove that you really have a good grasp of this matter? Then you just come to take an exam at one of our exam locations! If you have achieved at least 60%, then you have passed and you will receive your certificate by post! A nice extra as a reminder of this great hobby course.
Financial info
Tuition fee
You pay for the hobby course 'Autobiography Writing' but 124.00 euros. For this you will receive an illustrated course book, one year of practical guidance from a teacher with years of experience, access to our online learning platform and the possibility to take a free exam within five years at one of our exam locations!
Autobiography Writing
Nice to know about your education Autobiography Writing
Study when and where you want.
Online professional guidance.
Unlimited exam attempts.
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Reviews
Tony S.
The teacher is very involved with his subject and his students. We learned what is really necessary on the job.
Bruce B.
Was always welcomed in a very friendly manner. Always received a clear explanation when I needed more info.
Peter P.
Already proved to be very useful to grow professionally.