Creative Non Fiction short course
Creative Non Fiction short online course (six weeks)
We are living in the age of ‘reality hunger’. The reading public has an insatiable appetite for well-crafted true stories. This six week course will introduce you to some of the essential skills required to write publishable works of creative non fiction. From essays to memoirs and autobiographies, from personal columns to self-help books, the ingredients remain the same: well-planned and focussed research, a clear and convincing voice, and an ability to ‘show’ rather than ‘tell’ your readers what you want them to know. You also will learn how to structure and write a persuasive publishing proposal.
The course involves two contact hours (online via Zoom) per week, and some homework writing and reading tasks. You will also receive private individual feedback on some of your work.
course content
How to distinguish the ‘story’ you want to tell from the ‘situation’ you want to describe in your creative non fiction writing.
How to create vivid ‘characters’ in non fiction writing.
How to develop the right ‘voice’ for your story.
How to choose the most appropriate point-of-view to tell your story.
How to ‘show’ rather than ‘tell’ your reader what you want them to know.
How to employ research techniques, including interviewing.
How to do immersion writing.
How to pitch your work to editors/publishers.
Next ONLINE course begins:
February 8th, 7 pm (AEDT)
Course fee: $500 ($420 concession)