Writing in Curves: Nonfiction Workshop *Online* & *In-Person*
In this writing-intensive course, we will write compelling essays, drawing inspiration from life's ups and downs and the vast landscape of in-betweens. As our lives rarely follow straight lines, we will surprise ourselves by following the intricately curved pathways of our thoughts. We will explore topics fundamental to solid writing, such as narrative voice, emotional arcs, shapes of stories, and tone. Each week, we will focus on different elements of craft, examining creative nonfiction from various literary magazines to learn how to read as writers and identify strategies for revision. The aim is for each participant to develop a short essay (around 2,000 words) that will be workshopped throughout the course. We will come together in an encouraging and supportive space. Everyone will have an opportunity to workshop twice. All reading material will be provided. Writers of all levels are welcome. Instructor: Olga Katsovskiy
Sections
CURV-FA24.01 *In-Person*
6 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 16 No class Oct. 14 & 21
This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please view our In-Person Class Guidelines prior to enrolling.
In this writing-intensive course, we will write compelling essays, drawing inspiration from life's ups and downs and the vast landscape of in-betweens. As our lives rarely follow straight lines, we will surprise ourselves by following the intricately curved pathways of our thoughts. We will explore topics fundamental to strong writing, such as narrative voice, emotional arcs, shapes of stories, and tone. Each week we will focus on different elements of craft, examining creative nonfiction from a variety of literary magazines, to learn how to read as writers and identify strategies for revision. The aim is for each participant to develop a short essay (around 2,000 words) that will be workshopped throughout the course. We will come together in an encouraging and supportive space. Everyone will have an opportunity to workshop twice. All reading material will be provided. Writers of all levels are welcome.
Instructors: Olga Katsovskiy
CURV-FA24.02 *Online*
6 Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Begins Sep. 18 No class Oct. 23
Please note that no class on Oct. 23 differs from printed catalog.
This class will meet online using Zoom. The zoom link and information on how to join will be emailed to you. Please also check your spam folder.
In this writing-intensive course, we will write compelling essays, drawing inspiration from life's ups and downs and the vast landscape of in-betweens. As our lives rarely follow straight lines, we will surprise ourselves by following the intricately curved pathways of our thoughts. We will explore topics fundamental to strong writing, such as narrative voice, emotional arcs, shapes of stories, and tone. Each week we will focus on different elements of craft, examining creative nonfiction from a variety of literary magazines, to learn how to read as writers and identify strategies for revision. The aim is for each participant to develop a short essay (around 2,000 words) that will be workshopped throughout the course. We will come together in an encouraging and supportive space. Everyone will have an opportunity to workshop twice. All reading material will be provided. Writers of all levels are welcome.
Instructors: Olga Katsovskiy
Instructor
Olga Katsovskiy
Olga Katsovskiy, writer/editor/educator, is a Creative Nonfiction Editor at Minerva Rising Press, Managing Editor & Associate Creative Nonfiction Editor at JMWW journal, and nonfiction reader at Reckon Review. Her essays have been published in Barzakh Magazine, Brevity Blog, Gone Lawn Journal, Pithead Chapel, and elsewhere. She works in a healthcare organization in Boston during the day and teaches evenings. Find more at theweightofaletter.com