Biography Writing Course
Learn to research, write, and publish compelling biographies that stand up to scrutiny and resonate with readers. This course takes you from subject selection through final manuscript preparation and submission strategy. Whether you're writing your first biography or refining a work in progress, you'll gain the craft and professional tools to bring a life story to the page with authority.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course covers every stage of the biographical writing process, from defining your subject and conducting primary source research to structuring your narrative and polishing your prose. You will learn how to conduct biographical interviews, manage large volumes of research, and handle conflicting sources with intellectual honesty. The curriculum addresses narrative craft, scene construction, characterization, and voice, as well as the ethical and legal responsibilities every biographer must understand. You will also explore psychological depth, digital biography formats, and collaborative writing models. By the end, you will have a complete framework for writing, revising, and pitching a full-length biography to publishers and agents.
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Develop skills
- Subject Selection and Scoping: Evaluate and define a viable biographical subject with confidence.
- Research and Verification: Build a rigorous, multi-source research and fact-checking workflow.
- Narrative Scene Writing: Transform documented evidence into vivid, publication-quality prose.
- Publishing and Pitching: Craft a professional book proposal and targeted agent query letter.
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