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Creative Writing: Fiction and Non-Fiction (JOUR13-300)
Semester 1 & 2 / 2016

Description

In this class you will have the chance to release your creative side and be given industry insider knowledge on how to make your work interesting, informative and saleable. You will explore different styles of writing including the creative non-fiction essay and short story. You will learn how to critically evaluate the work of professionals and have the chance to practice self-editing and workshopping with an editor (your tutor).

Supplementary Texts

Miller, B. and Paola, S. (2012) Tell it Slant: Creating, Refining and Publishing Creative Non-Fiction. McGraw-Hill.

Moore, D. (2010) Crafting the Personal Essay: A guide for writing and publishing creative non-fiction. Readers Digest Books, Ohio.

Frank, T. (1994) Finding your Writer's Voice: A guide to creative fiction. St Martin's Griffin: New York.

McKee, R. (1997) Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and Principles of Screenwriting. Harper Collins: USA.

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