ENGL 501 (M1) - Introduction to Creative Nonfiction

ENGL 501 (M1) - Introduction to Creative Nonfiction

Intro to Creative Nonfiction

Manchester Liberal Arts::English
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 15 
Term:  Spring 2026 - Full Term (01/20/2026 - 05/04/2026)
CRN:  56276
Grade Mode:  Letter Grading
A writing course that explores types of creative nonfiction such as nature writing, the profile, the memoir, and the personal essay. Extensive reading of contemporary authors to study the sources and techniques used in creative nonfiction. Regular papers, conferences, and workshops.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 401 or ENGL 401H
Equivalent(s):  ENGL 501H
Attributes:  Writing Intensive Course, Fine&PerformingArts(Discovery)
Instructors:  Susanne Paterson

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/20/2026 5/4/2026 M 9:10am - 12:00pm PANDRA 504

Additional Course Details:

Everyone has a story. What’s yours? Whatever your major, this is your chance to write with honesty, curiosity, and creativity. In this welcoming, beginner-friendly writing course, you’ll explore creative nonfiction forms like the memoir, personal essay, and nature writing. Whether you’re drawn to personal storytelling, real-life observations, or exploring the world around you, this course gives you the freedom to shape your own voice on the page. Join us to tell your story. We need to hear it.