Creative Writing II
Description: Creative non-fiction comes in many forms—essays, articles, freeflowing memoir. It takes a combination of thought, craft and, yes, imagination to write compelling non-fiction.If you’ve taken our Creative Writing I class or have been writing for a while and want more craft and more workshopping, then this is your next step.
A continuation of Creative Writing I, this course delves deeper into how to bring fiction craft, such as scene setting and character development, to your pieces. We’ll talk about the many directions you may pursue with your writing, work on in-class exercises and discuss published works.
A major emphasis in this class is workshopping your drafts, sharing it with the class to gain important critical feedback to help you move forward.
StoryStudio classes are typically limited to 15 participants or fewer. This intimate setting allows for greater interaction and personal attention.
Who Should Attend: This course is designed for those with some experience writing and exposing their work in a writing workshop environment. Graduates of StoryStudio Creative Writing I or people who have had previous writing classes and workshops will benefit most. If you are uncertain, call 773.728.8441 for a consultation.
About the Instructor: Alyson Paige Warren holds an MFAW from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She adores teaching various forms of writing at StoryStudio Chicago, East West University, Loyola University and St. Augustine College. Each summer she teaches in the “High Jump” program with the Latin School of Chicago and the StoryStudio Chicago Youth Institute for young writers. She has been featured in readings at StoryStudio Chicago (where she emceed the reading series) and at the Uptown Writer’s Space, as well as guest lecturing at Columbia College in Chicago. She has edited a book of recently released poetry by Jenene Ravesloot. Paige is writing Sex Sells: Confessions of a Victoria’s Secret Salewench, a creative non-fiction long piece about working in retail. She has also recently finished a children’s book (Why Owl Does Not Sleep at Night) which she is in the process of illustrating.
Date/Time: Wednesdays, January 21 to March 11, 2009; 6:30pm to 9pmPrice: Student (non-member): $375 / Member: $355
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