Writing Creative Nonfiction

By: Tilar J J. Mazzeo, The Great Courses

Narrated by: Tilar J J. Mazzeo

Bringing together the imaginative strategies of fiction storytelling and new ways of narrating true, real-life events, creative nonfiction is the fastest-growing part of the creative writing world. It's a cutting-edge genre that's reshaping how we write (and read) everything from biographies and memoirs to blogs and public speaking scripts to personal essays and magazine articles.

Whether you're looking to launch into a new professional career as a creative nonfiction writer, dabble in the genre as a pastime, start a personal blog, or simply get inside the mind of a creative nonfiction writer at work, these dynamic 24 lectures are a chance for you to explore the entire process of writing creative nonfiction, from brainstorming for the perfect idea to getting your final product noticed by literary agents and publishers.

Filled with helpful tips and techniques, memorable examples from well-known writers, and engaging exercises, it's a learning experience that proves that - with the right instructor - writing creative nonfiction can be mastered, practiced, and enjoyed by anyone with a desire to share his or her personal story. Professor Mazzeo guides you through

• the fundamental concepts such as narrative arcs, captivating beginnings, sentence variation, perspective, characterization, dialogue, and metaphor;
• each stage of writing creative nonfiction, from researching your topic to revising your first draft; and
• the publishing process, from finding an agent to writing a successful book proposal.

You'll come away with the knowledge, tools, and, most important, inspiration you need to discover your stories and finally start telling them the right way.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

©2012 The Teaching Company, LLC (P)2012 The Great Courses

Great, helpful course

I've read a lot of books on writing, a lot, and this is one of the most pratical ones of all time. She gives you real advice and steps you can actually use unlike other abstract advice. Great insight for working writers.

Happy me...

..that I decided to listen to this book. I haven't finished yet but it's really good so far. If you are looking for practical advices, inspiration and challenging tasks - this book is for you

Tilar J. J. Mazzeo; Fell in love with her Mastery

I Can’t say enough about the compelling and masterful craftsmanship of Professor Mazzeo in her teaching of writing. So thorough and well presented I found myself returning to her presentation time after time. She made the effort of crafting a learning experience on writing nonfiction. Not only was her material well presented but I found her very fascinating and interesting as well. Thank you for your contribution. Well done!

Fascinating

I am so glad that I found this course. In my opinion, it was well presented. Ms. Mazzeo provides a lot of insight, information, and tools — and even encouragement — to writers or even people contemplating a writing project. I enjoyed listening and learning, and getting inspired to try it.

Just What I Needed

I bought this audio book because I recently started a travel blog and figured it couldn’t hurt to listen to this series and maybe hear an actionable tip or two. However, after listening to the lectures I feel like I don’t have to limit myself to just my blog. The information was concrete yet easy to follow for a novice. Once I start my writing habit, I plan to listen to again.