Writing Short Form Nonfiction

WRITING X 424.20E

Try out a variety of nonfiction writing forms in this class for students with a goal to sell their writing for publication.

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Remote
Starting at $485.00
As few as 6 weeks
2.0

What you can learn.

  • Write short, focused nonfiction pieces in a variety of forms suitable for publication
  • Learn what editors look for in various nonfiction forms and markets
  • Give and receive feedback on your writing from peers and the instructor
  • Identify markets for your work and learn how to submit and sell your writing

About this course:

Short, well-focused articles provide one of the surest pathways for breaking into publication. It's easier than you might think--if you know how the print and online publishing worlds work, understand the needs and demands of particular markets, and put some effort into polishing your skills. In this enjoyable six-week course, you achieve those goals while you produce weekly assignments of 250-500 words in specific nonfiction genres, including personal essay, how-to story, interview/profile, reviews, trends stories, narrative nonfiction, and research essays--which are then workshopped in class. You gain valuable experience in thinking and writing like a pro, all while having fun in a positive, supportive, and constructive environment. The course goal is to write and begin polishing at least eight short nonfiction pieces while gaining a clearer understanding of what editors look for, how they think, and how to pitch to them.

Summer 2023 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Roberta Wax
392504
Fee:
$485.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Aug 8, 2023
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. 
Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after August 22, 2023
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

(Optional) Book: The Elements of Style by William Strunk & E.B. White
(Optional) Book: The Associated Press Stylebook by The Associated Press
(Optional) Book: Writer's Market by Robert Lee Brewer
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Tue Aug 8, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Aug 15, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Aug 22, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Aug 29, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Sep 5, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Sep 12, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

Fall 2023 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Roberta Wax
394031
Fee:
$485.00
Remoteformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after November 21, 2023
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

(Optional) Book: The Elements of Style by William Strunk & E.B. White
(Optional) Book: The Associated Press Stylebook by The Associated Press
(Optional) Book: Writer's Market by Robert Lee Brewer
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Tue Nov 7, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Nov 14, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Nov 21, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Nov 28, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Dec 5, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Dec 12, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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