Introduction to Nonfiction Writing

$500

Nonfiction writing is by far the most popular genre of contemporary literature, offering endless opportunities for craft, creativity and publication. This course introduces you to the fundamentals of nonfiction: developing and shaping story ideas, interviewing and research, strategies for opening and structuring nonfiction stories.

Description

Nonfiction writing is by far the most popular genre of contemporary literature, offering endless opportunities for craft, creativity and publication. This course introduces you to the fundamentals of nonfiction: developing and shaping story ideas, interviewing and research, strategies for opening and structuring nonfiction stories.

Students research and write a 750-word profile, a 750-word personal essay and four other targeted assignments as they learn the fundamental skills of this invaluable craft.

Text: On Writing Well by William Zinsser