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Nonfiction narrative writing draws its influences from fiction, magazine journalism, memoirs, poetry, and personal essays. Writers use many of the same tools as fiction writers, including dialogue, vivid description, character development, nonlinear structure, and shifts in tense, time, scene, and points of view. However, unlike fiction, nonfiction narrative strives to focus on what is real. At its most practical level, this class will emphasize the professional market and how to get your work published. But more globally, we’ll work to produce narratives that are compelling, well structured, and have a unique voice. The class will consist of in-class writing assignments, workshops, and readings. Together we will fine tune an essay in one of three genres (Personal, Literary Journalism, Experimental), that will be ready for submission/publication at the end of the course.
• In-Class Writing Lift: Light
• Homework: Required
• Workshopping Drafts: Intensive
After receiving an MFA from the University of Southern California, Stewart Lewis has published eight critically acclaimed Young Adult and Adult Fiction novels, as well as several non-fiction essays online and in anthologies. His books have been translated into five languages. His latest YA novel, ONE STUPID THING, is currently becoming a feature film. He was a professor of Creative Non-Fiction at the University of Maryland for six years, and taught Creative Writing in the Honors program at Belmont University for five. He’s excited about being a part of Nashville’s vibrant literary community. for more information, please visit www.stewartlewis.com
”The class was the most incredible (6) weeks. Stewart Lewis is such an inspiring teacher and writer!”
“Stewart was truly excellent—a subject matter expert, but also a terrific teacher. Very encouraging to all participants. Gave us terrific exercises, examples and reviews of our work.”
“This workshop was wonderful and fostered my growth as a writer. It also strengthened my ability to think critically about the craft of writing as well as my ability to give thoughtful feedback to my peers.”
