Dates: 03/02/2026 - 31/03/2026

Location: Room G5 University of Bristol, Arts Complex, 7 Woodland Road, Bristol BS8 1TB.

8-week course
Tuesdays 6 pm to 8 pm

You will be introduced to a variety of approaches to memoir and life writing through a discussion of different texts, and we'll do writing exercises to explore your material in a confidential space. There will be opportunities to share your work and get feedback if you wish.

Every week, we'll do exercises to explore aspects of the craft of writing, including how to progress and structure your writing, how to develop an individual narrative voice, mapping your plot, and how to integrate non-fiction material. Can dialogue be included/created? What kind of source material can be used? How do we navigate the vagaries of memory and differing points of view? Do we need to get the permission of others? If you want to write about your life and engage in lively discussions with other writers, then this course is for you.

Each term's teaching is designed anew, so that former students can continue to attend ongoing courses and find fresh stimulus. There are always different aspects and more layers of your writing to explore!

Please see detailed description for the refund policy.

Contact Info:
English-Lifelong@bristol.ac.uk
0117 455 8271

Detailed Description

Short Courses refund policy:

Refunds for our short courses are only to be given in exceptional circumstances and no less than one month before the course is due to start.

Refunds for a course already started cannot be accepted.

If a student is unable to attend a course before it has begun and there is a waiting list, refunds can be granted should their place be successfully transferred to a person on the waiting list.

Refunds will only be processed once receipt of the waiting list student’s fee has been confirmed and can take up to three weeks.

If a course is cancelled or withdrawn by the University, course fees will be refunded, normally in full, within three weeks.

Full terms and conditions are available on this page:

www.bristol.ac.uk/english/study/part-time/short-courses/booking-information-and-terms-and-conditions/.