Sustain your voice and narrative energy through a full draft
Develop self-editing techniques to help you complete a thorough revision
Learn about the publication market for creative nonfiction
Develop a book proposal that reflects your project
About this course:
Designed for serious writers who seek to refine their creative nonfiction manuscripts--including memoirs and personal essay collections--into polished works, this intensive workshop helps you polish your writing and find your narrative's energy and unique voice. You also develop and perfect self-editing techniques as well as explore the current market. The course goal is to have two chapters and a book proposal or two short essays ready to submit to publishers, as well as increase mastery over this artistic form.
Prerequisites
WRITING X 421.2 Creative Nonfiction II or comparable workshop experience.
Admission to this course is by application only and the selection process is competitive. It is recommended that students take intermediate-level courses prior to submitting their work. When this course is open for enrollment, click "See Details" for application guidelines and quarterly application deadlines.
Enrollment limited to 12 students. Visitors not permitted. $100 non-refundable. Enrollment discounts limited to WP NOW members; no other discounts apply.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after September 26, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Tue Oct 3, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Oct 10, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Oct 17, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Oct 24, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Oct 31, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Nov 7, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Nov 14, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Nov 28, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Dec 5, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Dec 12, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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