Narrative Non-Fiction Part 2
City, University of London
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Overview
Narrative Non-fiction describes true events using the technique of fiction. A combination of accuracy and imagination, it ties a collection of scenes together to shape one big story. It is perhaps the hardest - and most rewarding - form of writing, demanding not just information but demonstration: Show and Tell. At its best, narrative non-fiction can be more dramatic, vivid and moving than any work of fiction. Run workshop-style on six monthly Saturdays this course will explore in more depth the scope of narrative, and the techniques necessary to achieve an effective writing style. Through discussion and exercises we will look at planning, writing and editing, with the students' specific projects in mind. As part of the course, each student will be offered a one-to-one tutorial. Discussion topics may include Narrative, Structure, Research, Wordpower, Scene-setting, Voice, Crafting, Fine-tuning, Endings and Beginnings.
Tutor Info
Marcelle Bernstein
Marcelle Bernstein is a novelist, non-fiction writer and journalist. Her newspaper life began on The Guardian Women's page, then the Daily Mirror newsdesk. She profiled musicians, artists, actors for The Observer Magazine. In-depth interviews included Agatha Christie and Jean Rhys. About her non-fiction book, Nuns, Publishers Weekly said 'brilliant' and The Times 'a marvellous book'. Many best-selling novels followed. Sadie won an Arts Council 'Best First Novel' Award; Body & Soul became a television drama series starring Kristin Scott-Thomas as an enclosed nun, won a Silver Bear in Berlin and a BAFTA nomination. Sacred & Profane was filmed with Gérard Depardieu and Élodie Bouchez as Le Pacte du Silence. She is currently writing about an abusive marriage. Her books are translated into 23 languages. Her journalism has appeared in major newspapers and magazines world-wide including The Observer, The Times, The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph, The Washington Post and Saga Magazine. Marcelle has discussed her work on TV and radio, spoken on writing at festivals and in schools and led workshops. A Royal Literary Fund Writing Fellow for four years at the University of Greenwich, she also taught Creative Writing and Media there.
EligibilityNo specific qualifications are necessary (apart from fluent English in speaking and writing), but students are advised to take the Narrative Non-Fiction course before embarking on Part 2.English RequirementsApplicants must be fluent in written and spoken English.
What will I learn?
How to focus on a specific project and complete up to 5,000 words to a deadline (the end of the course).
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Teaching and Assessment
Teaching will be through discussion and exercises. There will be no formal assessment but students will be offered a one-to-one tutorial.
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