59-2804 Creative Non-Fiction: Writing Memoir

This course will focus on writing memoir, a sub-genre of Creative Nonfiction. Class will be exposed to a variety of readings and will develop greater understanding and appreciation of memoir as a form of Creative Nonfiction writing. Creative techniques for writing and crafting memoir, including approach and selecting a topic, research, organization, and stylistic and creative concerns, will be explored. Students will also become familiar with how to pursue publishing their work.

4 Credits
WI
PREREQUISITES: 59-1700 Creative Nonfiction Workshop: Beginning