Writing the Personal Essay
WRITING X 422.1WS
Learn the basics of the personal essay form, generate ideas for essay topics, and complete at least one solid draft in this intensive workshop.
Classroom
Starting at $985.00
As few as 4 days
3.0
What you can learn.
- Generate ideas for powerful essays based on your lived experiences
- Read masterworks in the personal essay genre to learn the best techniques
- Complete writing exercises designed to be jumping off points for new essays
- Read and critique the work of other writers in class
About this course:
The personal essay inspires both readers and writers to discover new perspectives for looking at the world, understanding their own lives, and discovering meaning in even those moments that without pondering might seem unimportant. It is also among the most marketable of genres. In this four-day course, you engage in writing exercises, small group work, readings of master essayists, workshopping, and studying marketing techniques, and in the process, unearth new story ideas, create messy first drafts, and learn the art and joy of rewriting as well as the pains and pleasures of publication. By the end of our four days together, you will have crafted one 500-to-2,000-word personal essay, as well as planted and begun to develop seeds for many future essays. Suitable for both new and experienced writers.Winter 2020 Schedule
Available Format(s):
These courses meet in person and make use of an online presence to varying degrees.
Available
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Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location:
UCLA Extension 1010 Westwood
Instructor:
Amy Friedman
371161
Fee:
$985.00
107 days left. Enroll by Feb 26, 2020
Notes
Enrollment limited to 15 students. Visitors not permitted. $150 nonrefundable. Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 28, 2020
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Feb 27, 2020
9:00AM - 6:00PM
UCLA Extension 1010 WestwoodUCLA Extension 1010 Westwood 413
Discussion
Fri Feb 28, 2020
10:00AM - 6:00PM
UCLA Extension 1010 WestwoodUCLA Extension 1010 Westwood 413
Discussion
Sat Feb 29, 2020
10:00AM - 6:00PM
UCLA Extension 1010 WestwoodUCLA Extension 1010 Westwood 413
Discussion
Sun Mar 1, 2020
10:00AM - 6:00PM
UCLA Extension 1010 WestwoodUCLA Extension 1010 Westwood 413
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