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Creative Nonfiction II

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WRITING X 421.2

Continue your work in memoir, essays, or other forms of creative nonfiction in this intermediate workshop.

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Duration
As few as 10 weeks
Units
3.0
Current Formats
Live Online
Online
Cost
Starting at $820.00

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What you can learn.

Read unique and memorable approaches to creative nonfiction each week
Get feedback on new writing or works in progress from students and instructor
Strive to complete two new essay-length works
Revise work based on input and encouragement in class

About This Course

Designed for those who have already begun to explore memoir or other narrative nonfiction genres, this workshop guides you to take your skills to the next level by focusing on a collection of essays, a single project or other types of nonfiction prose; works-in-progress are welcome. Every week, you read several short, stylistically adventurous pieces to expand your repertoire and post a new installment of your own project for feedback from your instructor and peers. The goal is to create two new essay-length works of creative nonfiction and polish your skills for publication.
Prerequisites

WRITING X 421.1 Creative Nonfiction I or comparable workshop experience.

Spring 2026 Schedule

Date
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Tuesday 5:00PM - 8:00PM PT
Instructor:
Shawna Kenney
REG#
407667
Fee:
$820.00
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Remote Classroom
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: The Art of the Personal Essay: An Anthology from the Classical Era to the Present by Phillip Lopate
ISBN 9780385423397

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Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Tue Mar 31, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Apr 7, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Apr 14, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Apr 21, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Apr 28, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue May 5, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue May 12, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue May 19, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue May 26, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Jun 2, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

Summer 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
Grace Perry
REG#
408677
Fee:
$820.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required live class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.

Deadline
Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to access course materials.
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