Instructor
Lisa Haag
Class Type
Craft
Course Description
This course is an in-depth study of foundational craft elements for writing literary creative nonfiction, specifically the personal essay. Elements include essay structure for various types of the personal essay; techniques for development of self as character and effective description; use of dialogue and summary; and inclusion of light learning. Includes theory and application through mini-writing exercises. This course counts as one of the required classes for students declaring a Creative Nonfiction emphasis for the MFA in Writing degree.
Textbook
Crafting the Personal Essay: A Guide for Writing and Publishing Creative Non-Fiction
Dinty W. Moore
ISBN 9781582977966
Contact Info
Dr. Shenika Harris
Assistant Dean and Interim Department Head, Writing (MFA)
Art, Production, and Design
Contact Info
Dr. Shenika Harris
Assistant Dean and Interim Department Head, Writing (MFA)