ENG 207Craft of Creative Nonfiction

Grinnell College · 4 credits · UGRD

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In this course, we will acquaint ourselves with the genre of creative nonfiction, sampling a range of the myriad possibilities it presents: the personal essay, the political essay, nature writing, memoir, travel writing, literary journalism, biographical profile. We will read exemplary models and try our hands at each. Prerequisite: 4 credits at the 100-level in English or third-year standing with instructor permission. SAVARESE.

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 1 section

Aug 27 – Dec 18

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
01Class #98324-ENG-207-01	Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Humanities and Social Studies N3111 (Lecture)	Humanities and Social Studies N3111	Ms. Lucy H. Schiller
01 notes: Writing intensive. Faculty will give substantial oral and/or written feedback to students on writing assignments and provide students with opportunities to apply that feedback to future assignments or revisions. At least 50% of the final grade is based on graded writing assignments.