Master Class in Creative Nonfiction Writing

No class March 18 - March 31, 2026, June 10 - June 23, 2026. Live meet ups on Zoom to be announced for occasional cohort meetings and guest speakers. 

A full creative nonfiction manuscript (memoir or personal essay collection) submission is required as part of the application.

Restricted course; approval needed to enroll. Not eligible for any discounts. Enrollment limited to eight students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. No refund after enrolling.

Admission to this course is by application only. The priority application deadline for applications is Monday, December 8 at 9am (PT). Applications submitted after this date are not guaranteed consideration.

Submission guidelines:

Please submit the following materials (Word Document or PDF only). The first document must contain: a one-page personal statement that includes your writing background, previous creative writing courses taken; a two-page synopsis of your work-in-progress; and an excerpt of one complete scene you feel is one of the best and accurately reflects your work-in-progress (no longer than 12 pages). In a separate document, you must also submit the completed first draft of your creative nonfiction manuscript (either a memoir or personal essay collection).

Note: Participants in this master class work only on the project submitted for admission. No exceptions. Each page should be numbered, typed in 12-point Times New Roman font, and double spaced with 1-inch margins.

Please note that there are no pre-approvals. All students must submit the above requirements in order to be eligible for an advanced creative writing course.

NOTE: Despite being asked to enter payment information, YOU WILL NOT BE CHARGED for this course unless you choose to enroll if/when you receive a notice of acceptance for the course.

Selection notices will likely be distributed via email 1-2 weeks before the class is scheduled to start.