Journalistic Storytelling

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Journalistic Storytelling is about mastering the mechanics of effective nonfiction narrative storytelling. What are the best ways to put the reader into your story? What are the elements that make a piece work? What are the elements of a good opening? When is it better to “show” as opposed to “tell”? When is it best to use first, second or third person? We’ll work in different genres, including observational pieces, profiles, personal pieces, and long-form third-person pieces. To learn more about this course, visit the Creative Writing Program at https://creative.writing.upenn.edu.