8-Week: Intermediate Memoir and Personal Essay

This class is well-suited for writers who have completed Intro to Personal Narrative and Memoir, and who are looking to hone their writing with deeper discussions on specific elements of craft and revision. Readings each week will expand writers’ exposure to the broad field of personal narrative with an emphasis on structure, voice, craft, research, and other aspects of artful nonfiction storytelling. Each class may consist of weekly reading discussions, short lectures, in-class writing exercises, and guided workshops with peers. Because each class is tailored to the needs of the group, assignments and topics will vary.