2021-2022 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2021-2022 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

CRW 251 - Advanced Creative Writing: Creative Non-Fiction


Description: Advanced techniques in writing creative nonfiction, with emphasis on personal essay and memoir.

Prerequisites: CRW 139  or CRW 142  or CRW 143  

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Course Content:
  1. Elements of creative nonfiction
  2. Close reading of literary and student texts
  3. Methods of crafting, critiquing and revising creative nonfiction work
  4. Markets and publishing resources

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Identify and apply elements of creative nonfiction. (1)
  2. Analyze and evaluate literary and student texts. (2)
  3. Write, critique and revise own creative nonfiction work. (3)
  4. Identify potential markets and publishing resources. (4)
  5. Submit work for publication. (4)

Required Assessment:
  1. 10,000 words of monitored writing.