Autofiction
Autofiction
Learn how to incorporate elements of fiction and nonfiction into the growing genre of autofiction.
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What you can learn.
About This Course
This course explores the amorphous nature of autofiction, which blurs the boundaries between creative nonfiction and fiction. Using character development, scene building, artful description, time tinkering, and other key craft elements of both fiction and nonfiction, autofiction challenges its writers to curate, reimagine, and distill the writers’ truths into a cohesive narrative. The course includes a variety of readings that span across fiction, nonfiction, and visual art. The course goals are to have a selection of newly written and revised flash autofiction pieces or short form piece, and to have a plan to continue exploring the genre beyond this course.
Spring 2026 Schedule
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.