Journal inspiration: creative approaches to writing about your life
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
There are few activities more meaningful than reflecting on the events of our lives, those we care about and the world we live in. Whether you are journaling to create a keepsake containing your most precious moments, to improve your creative writing or simply want future generations of your family to know about your life experiences, this short course teaches a range of journaling approaches and techniques that will open new avenues of reflection in your life.
The Tutor
Helen Cox holds an MA in Literature and Creative Writing from the University of York St John. She has been published widely in journalism, non fiction and poetry, and had her first two novels published with HarperCollins. Helen also trained at the Institute of Education and has taught creative writing for several years. Her previous speaking engagements include guest lecturing at City University and The N21 Film Festival. She has also been invited to speak on numerous radio programmes including BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour.
City Lit reserves the right to change course tutors from those advertised in this outline. In line with our refund policy we are unable to grant a refund on the grounds of a change of tutor.
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About this course
- Develop a journaling style that works for you and your life.
- Learn about a range of journaling prompts and techniques that will enrich your journaling experience.
- Know where to find furthur journal inspiration for your life writing.
You need to bring a notebook that you'd like to use as your journal. Some mixed media will be provided in classes. On some weeks, students will be given research activities for homework to inspire their writing in the next class.
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Subjects
- Creative Writing
- Radio
- University
- Writing
Course programme
- Finding your journaling purpose.
- Approaches to life writing and autobiographical writing.
- Where to find journaling inspiration, materials and images.
- The use of handlettering and typography in journals.
- Journaling prompts of an introspective nature.
Additional information
Journal inspiration: creative approaches to writing about your life
