Writing
Autobiography into fiction: getting started
An all-levels writing course using presentations, exercises and discussion to explore transforming personal material into fiction.
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Upcoming classes
3 classes
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10 Oct 2026 Saturday | 10:30 - 16:30 | One-day class1 day | NickBarlay | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £79.00 | Book now |
28 Nov 2026 Saturday | 10:30 - 16:30 | One-day class1 day | NickBarlay | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £79.00 | |
22 May 2027 Saturday | 10:30 - 16:30 | One-day class1 day | NickBarlay | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £79.00 |
Sat 28 Nov, 10:30 - 16:30
1 day1 daySat 10:30£79NickBarlayKeeley StreetSat 22 May, 10:30 - 16:30
1 day1 daySat 10:30£79NickBarlayKeeley Street
About this course
The course explores how experiences and other personal material can be developed into fictional writing. Tutor presentations introduce relevant techniques, while guided writing exercises provide practice in making this transformation. Class discussion considers the creative and practical issues involved, including the potential benefits and problems of drawing on personal material. Learners can also discuss their responses to the techniques and approaches introduced during the sessions.
What you'll learn
- Transform personal material into fictional writing
- Apply techniques for adapting lived experience into fiction
- Examine the issues and potential benefits of using personal material in fiction
Is this course right for you?
The course is labelled All Levels, so it is intended to accommodate learners with different levels of writing experience. Participation involves tutor-led presentations, individual writing exercises and class discussion about using personal material in fiction.
Before you go
- Learners are encouraged to tell the tutor and classmates in advance if writing they plan to share may contain sensitive content.
