Today, one's own life story has become an essential possession for individuals threatened by identity loss in a risk society. Creative writing has proven to be the most important form of self-management for preserving identity. Remembering, methodically repeating, and literary processing of one's own life story are at the center of this textbook on autobiographical writing. It offers a variety of writing techniques and working methods, allowing you as a reader to become actively engaged. This book can also provide guidance on writing disorders and publishing your texts while creatively writing your own life story.