LibGuides: Creative Writing: CRW 7145, 7146, 7178, 7149: Non-Fiction Workshops

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Welcome to the CRW 7145, 7146, 7147, 7148. 7149: Creative Non-Fiction Workshops Library Guide!

This workshop course will focus on creative nonfiction genres ranging from the memoir and personal essay to the sort of “New Journalism” popularized by Joan Didion and Tom Wolfe. The course is structured as a workshop with a central emphasis on student writing. We will read work by professional writers and analyze various elements of craft (such as voice, sensory detail, characterization, dialogue) and learn how to use such elements to tell our own stories.

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7 Mistakes First-Time Nonfiction Authors Make
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How to Finally Write Your Nonfiction Book
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How to Write a Nonfiction Book: A Step-by-Step Guide for Authors
Most writers will tell you that writing nonfiction is easier than writing fiction. This is the good news. The less good news: that doesn’t mean it’s less work to write a nonfiction book. While fiction writers often use a basic outline and then go wherever the story and characters take them, nonfiction takes careful planning before you even start writing. To get you started, these steps explain the basic process of how to write a nonfiction book.
How to Write a Nonfiction Book in 6 Steps
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Guide Intro

Welcome to the CRW 7145, 7146, 7147, 7148. 7149: Creative Non-Fiction Workshops Library Guide!

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Related Resources