Fall 1: Creative NonFiction Workshop 1

$125.00

Sept 11 — Oct 8, 2023

Oct 9 (Mon) thru Oct 14 (Sat) - Creative NonFiction Workshop 1

In this 5-week Creative Nonfiction workshop, participants will write their own finished 1,500 to 2,000 word (3 to 4 double-spaced pages) personal essay or memoir. Objectives include:

  • Identifying elements unique to creative nonfiction.

  • Writing from prompts to stimulate ideas and spark details from memories.

  • Keeping a writer’s journal and following the writing process to overcome writer’s block.

  • Analyze and discuss a sample creative nonfiction (narrative) essay to understand technique.

  • Participate in peer review activity and receive peer review feedback on a partial draft.

  • Produce a Final draft memoir/personal narrative essay.

  • Receive detailed personalized feedback and literary coaching from the Professor on a Final Draft.

  • Receive up to two (2) free individualized, private 30-minute conferences with the Professor, or one (1) hour-long consultation on their writing.

  • Receive information on free writing resources for further practice and self-study in crafting memoir/personal narrative essay.

Sept 11 — Oct 8, 2023

Oct 9 (Mon) thru Oct 14 (Sat) - Creative NonFiction Workshop 1

In this 5-week Creative Nonfiction workshop, participants will write their own finished 1,500 to 2,000 word (3 to 4 double-spaced pages) personal essay or memoir. Objectives include:

  • Identifying elements unique to creative nonfiction.

  • Writing from prompts to stimulate ideas and spark details from memories.

  • Keeping a writer’s journal and following the writing process to overcome writer’s block.

  • Analyze and discuss a sample creative nonfiction (narrative) essay to understand technique.

  • Participate in peer review activity and receive peer review feedback on a partial draft.

  • Produce a Final draft memoir/personal narrative essay.

  • Receive detailed personalized feedback and literary coaching from the Professor on a Final Draft.

  • Receive up to two (2) free individualized, private 30-minute conferences with the Professor, or one (1) hour-long consultation on their writing.

  • Receive information on free writing resources for further practice and self-study in crafting memoir/personal narrative essay.