Intro to Creative Nonfiction

reative nonfiction. Literary journalism. Narrative nonfiction. By any name, it’s a genre that calls for true stories, well told. Spend two hours exploring this rich mix of forms, including researched journalism, character portraits, personal reflections, memoirs and more. Try your hand at generating ideas and free-writing exercises to explore ideas and angles. Learn how creative nonfiction writers are using the four elements of effective stories: characters, plot, setting, and point of view—to create true stories shaped to enthrall readers like fiction.

About the Presenter: Sarah White  is a professional freelance writer, published author, and personal historian who has helped dozens of people write about their lives, individually and in small-group workshops. She holds degrees in Journalism and Creative Nonfiction.