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Course Description

Writing Creative Non-Fiction

Creative non-fiction is a genre that observes and records the details of our lives. The commitment to story as a hybrid of fiction and nonfiction develops the poetry and drama of everyday life and its substance. In this class you will practice writing memoir, travel and nature writing, and the personal essay.

Course Details

By completion of this course, successful students will be able to:

  • Define the components of creative nonfiction
  • Recognize creative nonfiction as a genre distinct from other writing fields
  • Recognize the importance of receiving constructive criticism on your writing
  • Give constructive feedback on your peers’ writing
  • Critically assess your life as a format for creative nonfiction writing

Prerequisites

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Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Apr 21, 2026 to Jun 15, 2026
Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $639.00
Potential Price Adjustments
Instructor(s)
Reading List / Textbook
Title: Tell It Slant: Writing and Shaping Creative Nonfiction 
Author: Miller, Brenda and Paola, Suzanne  
Publisher: McGraw-Hill 
Edition: 3rd Edition (August 9, 2019)  
ISBN-10: 1260454592  
ISBN-13: 978-1260454598

Visit the UCalgary Bookstore at www.calgarybookstore.ca.

Section Notes

Prerequisites: Creative Writing Exploration (WRI 140) 

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