Within the world of creative nonfiction, writers often hear and use terms like “memoir,” “lyric essay,” “literary journalism” and “braided essay” — but what, exactly, do these terms mean and why is it important for writers to have a sense of subtle distinctions within this broad genre? In this one-day workshop, students will:

• Read a variety of short, published pieces representing a variety of nonfiction modes and genres
• Learn about how and why the distinctions matter from planning to drafting to publishing
• Leave with a set of questions to ask themselves as part of any nonfiction revision process