Introduction to Nonfiction
with Bronwynn Dean
Sept 20, 27; Oct 4, 11, 18, 25; Nov 1, 8
6-8 pm
$115
A nonfiction class designed for you to explore autobiography, personal essays, nature, and travel writing in a supportive environment. Samples of each form will be presented, read, and discussed, then used as a springboard for your own creative work. Writing will be workshopped with options of peer and instructor review. The class will culminate with a presentation of student work.
This class combines short lecture, reading, writing exercises and discussion, and peer workshop to help you master the basics of nonfiction writing. Each student will emerge with multiple short essays. Weekly outside reading and writing will be assigned.
To ensure a supportive class environment, class size is limited to 6 participants.
- Class 1: September 20 What’s Your Story?
- Class 2: September 27 Story Arc
- Class 3: October 4 (Re)Creating Dialogue
- Class 4: October 11 The Natural World
- Class 5: October 18 Travel Writing
- Class 6: October 25 Embellishment
- Class 7: November 1 On Sharing Your Work
- Class 8: November 8 Class Reading
Bronwynn Dean is completing her MFA in Creative Nonfiction at Goddard College.