Writing Workshops LA: Mixed Levels Nonfiction

Mixed Levels Nonfiction (taught by Dawn Dorland Perry in Mar Vista)

Thursdays, 7:30 to 9:30 pm
May 7, 2015 to June 25, 2015

This eight-week mixed-levels course is designed for personal essayists, memoirists, and those writing nonfiction more broadly, with a focus on the mercurial narrative self. In the first four weeks, through assigned reading, we will consider the wide range of narrative possibilities in nonfiction, cover aspects of craft, and share short weekly writing assignments together in the group. In the second four weeks, you will have the opportunity to workshop a complete draft of an essay or memoir excerpt (maximum 20 pages) and to receive instructor feedback on a second draft. This workshop offers an opportunity to both experiment and to refine your nonfiction writing. Suitable for writers either in the early stages of developing a project or those willing to try new techniques for existing material.

This class will take place in Mar Vista, where wine and sparkling water—and the occasional gourmet cheese—will be served.

Enrollment limit: 8 students
$390 for new students; $350 for returning students. (Payment plans available to returning students.)

If you’re interested in signing up, please email enrollment@writingworkshopsla.com.