Introduction to Creative Writing: Memoir and Literary Journalism

1 Course Unit

A workshop focused on the way a writer constructs characters in memoirs, personal essays, and journalistic profiles. Students will examine - through their own work and others’ - how nonfiction writers must shape information to render people on the page in a way that is honest and engaging. Suitable for beginners or more experienced writers who want to return to fundamentals. To learn more about this course, visit the Creative Writing Program at https://creative.writing.upenn.edu. Fall or Spring 1 Course Unit