Nonfiction 101

WRITING 721.3E

Get an overview of opportunities to write and publish nonfiction in this course designed for beginners new to the genre.

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What you can learn.

Discover the basic types of creative nonfiction
Get tips on where to come up with ideas for new nonfiction pieces
Learn how writers craft pitches to get the interest of editors
Understand what editors look for in each type of writing and where to find them

About this course:

A quick taste of what it takes to pitch nonfiction articles for publication. This three-hour online workshop includes a look at the basic types of nonfiction (profiles, retrospectives, essays, how-to articles, etc.), where to get ideas, how to turn ideas into a story pitch, and what editors want. Students should come with questions and be ready to perform a short writing exercise.

Fall 2021 Schedule

October 16

Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT

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Instructor: Roberta Wax

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Fee:

$30.00

Remote Instruction

Location: Online

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ENROLL BY: Oct 16, 2021

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Notes

Enrollment limited. Internet access required.

This course uses remote instruction. As such, instructors use Zoom to offer a live class meeting at the designated time. Students must be present at course meeting time to participate in the class.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after October 15, 2021

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule

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Discussion

Sat Oct 16, 2021

10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT