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Course Description: Creative Non-Fiction: Writing Memoir
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Course Description: Creative Non-Fiction: Writing Memoir

Creative Non-Fiction: Writing Memoir

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This course will focus on writing memoir, a sub-genre of Creative Nonfiction. Class will be exposed to a variety of readings and will develop greater understanding and appreciation of memoir as a form of Creative Nonfiction writing. Creative techniques for writing and crafting memoir, including approach and selecting a topic, research, organization, and stylistic and creative concerns, will be explored. Students will also become familiar with how to pursue publishing their work.

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