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ENGLISH 308-B : Advanced Reading and Writing Creative Nonfiction II
Description
The goal of this Advanced Creative Nonfiction course is to help
you embark on a new level of professionalism in your writing. The
emphasis will be on structure, technique, and style. It will also
be on getting your work out there, i.e., published. We'll revisit
the macro elements of writing creative nonfiction via close
readings and discussions of published works. Readings will include
short forms—personal essays, narrative essays, food writing,
reviews, longform journalism, and interviews and profiles. We'll
also examine the potential that book-length forms offer, e.g.,
memoirs. You'll complete weekly assignments, continue or embark on
a work-in-progress, and submit a final piece of writing that's been
revised, edited, and proofread. We'll discuss publishing
opportunities and go over the submission process, including how to
choose websites and journals to submit to, write email queries and
cover letters, and pitch reviews and features. May not be audited
or taken P/N.
Prerequisite: ENGLISH 208 or 308-A, or comparable courses in
creative writing with permission of instructor. Students who
have not completed ENGLISH 208 or 308-A should obtain instructor's
consent and confirmation of appropriate writing experience. Please
send an email to the professor with your writing background to
request a permission number once registration for spring quarter
has opened.
Spring 2023 | ||||
Start/End Dates | Day(s) | Time | Building | Section |
03/27/23 - 06/10/23 | W | 6:15 – 9:15 p.m. | 15 | |
Instructor | Course Location | Status | CAESAR Course ID | |
Fay, Sarah | Chicago Campus | Open |