Unearth the power of real-life stories in this immersive creative nonfiction workshop. Focusing on student writing, this course encourages writers to push boundaries and explore the impacts of real-life narratives. Students will expand their repertoire and gain a deeper understanding of creative nonfiction craft related to memoir, the essay, and documentary projects, with storytelling as the through-line. We'll explore stories where lives and issues are at stake and those that reverberate in larger, unexpected ways beyond the single story. The goal is to traverse the often vexed and uncharted ground of untold stories and lives. You'll develop the skills to craft compelling narratives that resonate beyond the page.
Students will engage in workshops, both in small groups and as a whole class. By the end of the course, you'll have developed a portfolio that includes several shorter pieces, such as a revised character sketch and two creative nonfiction projects.
Creative nonfiction is a genre that blends the storytelling techniques of fiction with the factual accuracy of journalism. It crafts true stories using narrative structure, vivid descriptions, dialogue, and character development to bring real events and people to life. This genre allows writers to explore personal experiences, various histories, and idiosyncratic subjects through a creative lens, drawing readers in with a strong voice and clear perspective. The course offers a chance to combine research skills with creative expression, enabling the crafting of compelling narratives while reporting facts and events.
Students will engage in workshops, both in small groups and as a whole class. By the end of the course, you'll have developed a portfolio that includes several shorter pieces, such as a revised character sketch and two creative nonfiction projects.
Creative nonfiction is a genre that blends the storytelling techniques of fiction with the factual accuracy of journalism. It crafts true stories using narrative structure, vivid descriptions, dialogue, and character development to bring real events and people to life. This genre allows writers to explore personal experiences, various histories, and idiosyncratic subjects through a creative lens, drawing readers in with a strong voice and clear perspective. The course offers a chance to combine research skills with creative expression, enabling the crafting of compelling narratives while reporting facts and events.
- Trainer/in: Thomas Devaney