Writing Non-Fiction Prose

Catalog description

This workshop will teach students the practice of writing creative non-fiction, the fastest growing genre in today’s literary marketplace. A staple in magazines, newspapers, and the paperback book industry, creative non-fiction takes many forms, including essay, memoir, longform journalism, biography, autobiography, history, and sports writing. Students will learn to sharpen their prose, craft compelling narratives, and enhance the readability of their works through instructor feedback, in-class exercises, and peer critique.