CRWT 833.2 - Writing the Opinion and Personal Essay

Course Description

Commentators and authors like Andy Rooney and Sandra Tsing Loh have made a living off of their opinions. Learn to turn what would normally be seen as mundane daily experiences into moments of witty and poignant epiphany by carving out successful careers as first-person essayists. This course helps passionate writers who have a story to tell or an opinion to share, explore the many avenues of expression – from the serious and professional to the whimsical and alternative. Through writing assignments, in-class readings and discussions, you will learn how to translate personal experiences and monologues into entertaining and enlightening nonfiction prose. The class also explores how to choose a market and media for a specific piece, with detailed guidelines on how to get new, exciting material into the market place.