Learn to write autobiographical texts that reflect your experiences and discover your own literary style
Your personal experiences can become a powerful resource for your literary creations. In this online course, the writer Mauro Libertella will teach you how to write an autobiography.
Throughout the units, you will learn to awaken your memories and translate them into an autobiographical narrative. You will shape your text and the voice that narrates, you will work on the tone and you will discover the tricks to edit your piece. Upon completion, you will be able to tell your own story in a unique style.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 14 downloads
The major differences between literary genres
17 minutes, 45 seconds
How to find the topic
6 minutes, 57 seconds
The scope of a text
6 minutes, 50 seconds
Who is speaking?
14 minutes, 50 seconds
What's the story about?
13 minutes, 26 seconds
The structure
15 minutes, 48 seconds
What's included in this course?
You will start the course by getting to know your teacher Mauro Libertella better. Hewill tell you about his journey through the world of literature and will show you his greatest references.
Next, you will study the differences between the great literary genres and will find the theme for your narrative. You will also learn to measure the length of the text that you are going to write and you will work on the voice of the narrator: you will choose from the first, second or third person.
Then, you'll build the structure of your text, make some decisions about the tone and style, and delve into the use of some syntactic elements. Then, Mauro will teach you different examples of prose: baroque, minimalist or mixed.
Once you have written your text , you will move onto an essential phase: editing. Your teacher will give you some tips to correct your story and find the ideal title. When your piece is ready, he will share with you some ideas on how to present and submit it.
What is this course's project?
You will write a text that narrates an autobiographical scene inspired by the first time you did something.
Who is this online course for?
To writers, journalists, literature students, word lovers and anyone interested in trying to write something based on personal experience.
Requirements and materials
You will not need previous knowledge to take this course.
As for the materials, you will only use paper and pencil or a computer with a word processor.
Content
- U1
Presentation
- About me
- Influences
- U2
Basic concepts
- The major differences between literary genres
- How to find the topic
- The scope of a text
- Who is speaking?
- U3
Project development
- What's the story about?
- The structure
- The tone
- Syntactic elements
- Information and the use of references
- U4
How to close the text
- Correct the text
- Finding the ideal title
- End of text
- Tips for the future
- FP
Final project
- short novel writing
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to transform memories and personal experiences into literary stories, structure autobiographical texts, distinguish between fiction and nonfiction, choose the right narrative voice, and apply techniques to evoke and organize meaningful memories.
Yes, the course is designed for those with intermediate knowledge but is also accessible to beginners eager to explore autobiographical writing techniques and narrative structures.
No professional writing experience is required, but having an interest in reading and personal writing will help you get the most out of the course.
All you need is a notebook or computer for writing, internet access, and a willingness to read and reflect on autobiographical texts. Having reference books by suggested authors is recommended.
The course covers techniques for memory recall, using lists, photos, playlists, and writing exercises to awaken and organize important memories from childhood and other life stages.
You’ll learn how to blend elements from different literary genres—like novels, chronicles, and essays—to create a narrative structure that captures the complexity of your personal story.
The course guides you in selecting, contextualizing, and structuring memories, giving them literary and emotional coherence through prose techniques, dialogue, and scene creation.