Creative Nonfiction: the online face of University of Toronto?

One participant wrote that “the weekly notes were very helpful, introduced new stylistic tools, and provided clear instruction on how to complete the exercises and assignments.” Another said “this was my first online course and overall it provided me with a great learning opportunity while in virtual community with like-minded learners.” A third observed that…

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Creative Nonfiction: University of Toronto takes it online

He’s back! In response to a raucous clamor for stand-alone treatment, the Dr. Jekyll in me has beat his way free to announce an online course in Creative Nonfiction. It’s called The Art of Fact: An Introduction to Writing Nonfiction, and it’s available through the University of Toronto. We launch one month from now on…

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Online writing through the New York Times

Anyone looking for an online writing course might want to check out The New York Times Knowledge Network, which is offering The Art of Fact: An Introduction to Writing Nonfiction: January 23 – March 30, 2012 Instructor: Ken McGoogan The hallmarks of Creative, Literary or Narrative Nonfiction are truth and personal presence. The genre includes…

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