Plan And Prepare Your Biography In Nine Steps

Suitable for all levels of writers including beginners

People’s lives offer a wealth of material and inspiration for writers. And, unlike a novel, the plot and characters are ready made for you. All you have to do is bring them alive on the page.

But for your biography to be successful, and before any writing starts, you need to lay firm foundations on which to build the story. That is where this course comes in.

The Course

This four-module course takes you through nine steps to help you to prepare to write your biography. You start with what you already know and then build on that by researching your subject. Once you have gathered all your information you will be shown how to structure your book and finally, how to pull it all together and start writing.

Exercises And Assignments

Your course includes three tutor-marked assignments to receive back comment. Your tutor – Sara Mace – will give you feedback on your work and pointers on how to improve it, if improvement is necessary.

Course Outcomes

By the end of your course, you will have a good understanding of how to research, collate and structure your biography and its context. This will give you a strong foundation to move forward to finish your book and prepare it for publication.

Included With Your Course

Your course also includes a free supplement where you learn how to lay out your typescript. Presenting your work professionally is essential should you wish to send it off for publication.

For the duration of your course you will have access to The Writers Bureau's Writers' Community and free Zoom sessions where you can meet other writers and ask questions.

Trial Period And Time Limit

You have your course on seven-day trial and six months from the date you enrol to send in your assignments. Your course materials are available as soon as your payment has been successful.

No Qualifications Required To Enrol

If you want to write a biography then this course is for you. It is suitable for all levels of writers including beginners. No previous experience or qualifications are required.

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There are no fixed start dates so you can begin straight away. So, if you have a subject in mind enrol today to get started on researching and planning their biography.
Enrol Now For £124

Course Tutor

Sara Mace

Sara Mace has been a journalist since 1972, starting as a reporter and working her way through the ranks to editor. She has worked on a number of publications, mainly newspapers, one of which she produced alone from home during lockdown. She has been a Writers Bureau tutor since 1993 and teaches journalism, non-fiction writing, and proofreading and copy editing.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome To Your Course

    2. WB's Writers' Community

    3. Totum Student Discount Card – UK Students Only

    4. Discounted Writing Magazine Subscription For WB Students

    5. Terms and Conditions of Enrolment

    1. Study Tips

    2. How To Download Your Course Modules

    3. AI Policy

    1. Module One - Getting Started: Choosing a subject, be organised, step one - gather what you already know, step two - loggin your information, step three - dicide what to include, step four - the bigger picture.

    2. Assignment One

    1. Module Two - Research: step five - developing your ideas, referencing sources, resources, websites, museums, libraries, local and national archives, newspapers.

    1. Module Three - Structure: chapters, step six - order of the story, step seven - headings, step eight - developing each chapter.

    2. Assignment Two

    1. Module Four - Pulling It All Together: step nine - start writing, style tips.

    2. Assignment Three

About this course

  • £124.00
  • 3 tutor-marked assignments
  • 7-day trial
  • Time limit: 6 months

Skills & Equipment Needed To Take This Course

  • Ideal For Beginners

    No qualifications or previous experience needed.

  • Computer

    You'll need access to a laptop or computer with word processing facilities and internet connection.

  • Typing

    You don’t need to be able to touch type; plenty of people get along fine with just two fingers.

  • Receive Email

    Notifications of when your assignments have been marked and community events are sent to you by email.

Learn To Write A Biography In Nine Steps

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Terms and Conditions of Enrolment

This course is run in partnership with 'Esther Chilton The Writers Bureau'.


1. 'The Writers Bureau' and 'Esther Chilton The Writers Bureau' Pledge: For the fees quoted 'The Writers Bureau' and 'Esther Chilton The Writers Bureau' will supply the full course and all the services described on our website. 


2. Course Cancellation: If you wish to cancel your course you must let us know within 7-days of enrolling on your course for a full refund providing you have not submitted an assignment. Submission of an assignment commits you to the course. Course cancellations after the initial trial period are at the discretion of 'The Writers Bureau' and 'Esther Chilton The Writers Bureau' and will only be considered in exceptional circumstances.

 

3. Time Limit: This agreement lasts for six months. If you wish to extend your studies beyond this time, an extra charge will be made for administration, assessment of assignments, access to the online course materials and community.

 

4. Copyright: This course is protected by copyright. You agree not to copy, reproduce or broadcast the course or part of the course and not to allow any other person to read or use the course or any portion of it nor offer it for re-sale in any way whatsoever.

 

5.  Rights of 'The Writers Bureau' and 'Esther Chilton The Writers Bureau': 'The Writers Bureau' and 'Esther Chilton The Writers Bureau' reserves the right to refuse to accept any applications for enrolment. We also reserve the right to discontinue the course or tuition for any student if they become abusive in any way.


6. Writers' Community and Zoom sessions: You agree to abide by the guidelines set out here when you participate in the community and Zoom sessions.

 

7. Your Data Rights: 'The Writers Bureau' and 'Esther Chilton The Writers Bureau' do not share your information with any other person or organisation except as required by UK law. All reasonable precautions are taken to prevent unauthorised access to this information. This safeguard may require you to provide additional forms of identity should you wish to obtain information about your account details. You can have the information 'The Writers Bureau' and 'Esther Chilton The Writers Bureau' holds corrected or deleted at any time. Please address your requests and/or queries to [email protected]

 

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