About Course

Dive into the art of Creative Nonfiction by exploring the genres of memoir and personal essay. In this course, you’ll examine the techniques that transform real-life experiences into compelling narratives: from structuring a life story arc and crafting vivid, sensory detail, to developing authentic voice and maintaining narrative tension. Through guided exercises and close readings of exemplary works, you’ll learn how to balance factual accuracy with narrative flair to engage readers emotionally and intellectually.

 

What Will You Learn?

  • How to identify and develop a central theme or “throughline” in your life story
  • Techniques for writing vivid, sensory-rich scenes drawn from real events
  • Strategies for structuring a memoir or essay for maximum emotional impact
  • Methods for finding and refining your unique narrative voice
  • Balancing factual accuracy with creative storytelling
  • Revision tactics specific to nonfiction prose

Course Content

Foundations of Creative Nonfiction

  • Identifying Your Memoir’s Theme

Crafting Vivid Scenes

Authentic Voice and Revision

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