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Certificate in Nonfiction

Certificates » Nonfiction
Program Features
  • Creation of a portfolio of your articles, essays or book chapters suitable for publication
  • Guest speakers, including notable published authors
  • In-class writing and peer workshops
  • Year-end class anthology showcasing your writing
  • Opportunity to submit your work to Stratus: Journal of Arts & Writing
Who Should Apply
  • Individuals interested in writing and publishing nonfiction pieces
Explore one of the most versatile genres in contemporary literature: nonfiction writing. Discover how to master writing techniques and prepare your work for freelance publication. Create a portfolio of quality work suitable for publication in newspapers, magazines, books or online. Explore topics and complete assignments designed to develop your voice and writing skills.
Key Outcomes
You will develop the techniques of nonfiction writing for a variety audiences and purposes and learn how to market your writing.
Sections
Start Location Program ID Status
Autumn 2013  Details UW Seattle 4320
Course Dates Days Instructor
Nonfiction: Foundations Oct 8 - Dec 10, 2013 Tu Saul
Nonfiction: Writing Seminar and Portfolio Jan 7 - Jun 3, 2014 Tu Moo
Winter 2014  Details UW Seattle 4327
Course Dates Days Instructor
Nonfiction: Foundations Jan 9 - Mar 13, 2015 Th Molnar
Nonfiction: Writing Seminar and Portfolio Apr 3 - Jun 19, 2014 Th Molnar
Autumn 2012  Details UW Seattle 3925 Closed
Winter 2013  Details UW Seattle 3937 Closed
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Program Highlights

Memoir and Nonfiction: Graduate and Instructor Perspectives

Watch graduates and instructors from Memoir Writing and Nonfiction Writing share highlights from these two popular certificate programs.

Nonfiction – Q&A With Graduate Becky Gardner 

Nonfiction – Q&A With Graduate Dayna Reid 

Nonfiction – Q&A With Instructor John Saul 

2011-2012 Nonfiction Anthology - Selections  (PDF)

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If you have any interest in writing for newspapers, magazines or blogs, there are very few courses like this one which give you the opportunity to develop your writing skills and understand the world of newspaper/magazine publishing.

Becky Gardner
Graduate, Nonfiction Writing