Creative Writing One Creative Writing One
This course will introduce you to creative writing, from generating ideas to revising drafts. Find your voice and develop your craft through in-class and at-home writing exercises, as well as...
Docupoetry Lab Docupoetry Lab
Poets increasingly turn to the practices of documentarians, with a wide range of heart- and mind-opening effects. In this course, we’ll examine the hybrid practices and forms of docupoetics, and...
Effective Writing I Effective Writing I
Founded on the principles of clear writing developed at The University of Chicago’s renowned Writing Program, this course helps students learn how to write clearly for academic and professional...
Introduction to Creative Nonfiction Introduction to Creative Nonfiction
This course is designed for individuals who want to explore creative nonfiction, two words that might seem like an odd pairing. However, the genre is rooted in a long tradition of telling stories...
Introduction to Playwriting Introduction to Playwriting
This course is designed for beginning playwrights as well as writers of other media who want to explore the genre. The course will emphasize what makes a scene work, how to develop characters through...
Novel Writing Workshop Novel Writing Workshop
Stay motivated while writing your novel! This online class will offer craft discussions, instructor feedback on a synopsis, a chance to workshop 20 pages of your work, and opportunities for revision...
The Craft of Story: Mood & Tone The Craft of Story: Mood & Tone
Mood is a crucial component of how audiences experience stories. The mood and tone of the opening scenes of a movie or literary work should prime the audience to understand the character, the...
Writing and Walking in Essays and Memoir Writing and Walking in Essays and Memoir
This course is designed for individuals who want to develop their essay writing skills. Over the course of eight weeks, participants will develop a walking and writing practice. Participants will...