English 143N

Book List

Aciman, A.: The Best American Essays 2020

Description

This class will be conducted as a writing workshop to explore the art and craft of the personal essay.  We will closely examine the essays in the assigned anthology, as well as students’ exercises and essays.  Writing assignments will include three short writing exercises (2 pages each) and two new essays (10-20 pages each). 

Please submit 5-10 pages of your creative nonfiction (no poetry, fiction, or academic writing). Include your name and email address on the first page of your writing sample.