Creative Nonfiction III

WRITING X 421.3

Polish your memoir and personal essay collections in this advanced workshop for students with works-in-progress.

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Starting at $795.00
As few as 11 weeks
3.0
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What you can learn.

  • 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.

Fall 2023 Schedule

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Tuesday 5:00PM - 8:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Shawna Kenney
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Fee:
$795.00
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Notes

No meeting November 21, 2023.

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.

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Tue Oct 3, 2023
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Tue Oct 10, 2023
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Tue Oct 17, 2023
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Tue Oct 24, 2023
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Tue Oct 31, 2023
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Tue Nov 7, 2023
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Tue Nov 14, 2023
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Tue Nov 28, 2023
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Tue Dec 5, 2023
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Tue Dec 12, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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