Review and reimagine your creative nonfiction book manuscript in this three-quarter course for students revising their work toward finding and agent and submitting to publishers.
This course is taught using a combination of asynchronous and synchronous instruction. For most of the course, students will engage with learning materials posted on Canvas, our online learning system, and interact with the instructor and other students using messaging tools. In addition, students will attend a weekend-long remote (live online) residency on Zoom in which attendance is required. For the schedule, click ‘See Details’ below.
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.
This class includes occasional live Zoom meetings as well as a four day, virtual residency, held live on Zoom from March 10 & 13, 2022, 9am-1pm PT.
Participants may withdraw their application any time before acceptance. A submission of a complete memoir manuscript or collection of essays is required.
Deadline for application is Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 9am PT. Restricted course; approval needed to enroll. Not eligible for any discounts. Enrollment limited to eight students.
Visitors not permitted. No refund after enrolling. Internet access required.
Submission Guidelines for Master Class in Creative Nonfiction Writing
Please submit the following materials (Word Document or PDF only). The first document must contain: a one-page personal statement that includes your writing background, previous creative writing courses taken; a two-page synopsis of your work-in-progress; and an excerpt of one complete scene you feel is one of the best and accurately reflects your work-in-progress (no longer than 12 pages). In a separate document, you must also submit the full, completed first draft of your creative nonfiction manuscript (either a memoir or personal essay collection).
Note: participants in this master class work only on the project submitted for admission. No exceptions. Each page should be numbered, typed in 12-point Times New Roman font, and double spaced with 1-inch margins.
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