Writing creative non-fiction: intensive

About this course

The course examines creative non-fiction as a genre, including how texts can be analysed constructively and how language and structural techniques create effects. Teaching combines formal instruction with discussion, pair and group work, and regular individual writing exercises. Workshop activities involve sharing writing for constructive discussion with the tutor and other learners, giving participants opportunities to consider different approaches to their own creative non-fiction.

What you'll learn

• Explain key features of the creative non-fiction genre.
• Analyse short creative non-fiction texts constructively.
• Apply language and structural techniques in creative non-fiction writing.
• Produce original creative non-fiction pieces.

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginner-level writers and has no formal entry requirements, although a good standard of literacy and an enjoyment of reading are specified. Participation includes discussion, pair and group work, individual writing, and sharing work for constructive feedback.

• A good standard of literacy is expected.
• An enjoyment of reading is specified.
• Writing may be shared and discussed in a workshop setting.
• Learners can alert the tutor and group in advance if shared work contains sensitive material.

Before you go

• Learners need to bring writing materials.