Non-Fiction Writing Course

Program Overview

This short course in Narrative Non-fiction Writing, led by an award-winning writer, aims to inspire students and develop their confidence in writing. Through workshops, group discussions, and individual feedback, students learn to edit and judge their own work, develop their use of vivid language, and prepare a book proposal. The course covers various non-fiction genres and offers detailed critiques for up to five assignments.

Program Outline

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

• The program utilizes workshops where students benefit from sharing each other's work and receiving guidance from the tutor.
• The course encourages group discussion and individual exercises.

Faculty:

• The course is led by an award-winning writer.

Teaching Approach:

• The course aims to teach students how to edit and judge their own work through exercises and group discussions.

Other:

Program Goals:

• The course aims to encourage and inspire students in their writing.
• The course aims to develop students' confidence in their ability to deliver good, clean prose.
• The program aims to develop students' use of vivid metaphoric language and structure effectively.
• The course offers guidance on how to prepare a book proposal.

Additional Information:

• The course covers non-fiction of all genres (memoir, biography, travel, history, science, and politics).
• Students receive detailed critiques and edits for up to 5 assignments.
• The program offers a strong workshop element with student work at the heart of each class.
• The course is offered in both Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
• Attendance certificates are provided to participants who attend at least 70% of the classes.

Additional Notes:

• This is a short course on Narrative Non-fiction writing.
• The course is offered by City Short Courses.
• The program information may be missing or incomplete due to the provided context focusing on testimonials and course details.
• Further information about the program may be found on the official City Short Courses website.
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