Harnessing the Power of Creative Nonfiction

Is there a stereotype that nonfiction is a somewhat boring genre? It doesn’t have to be. Balancing poetic explorations with prosaic rigour, creative non-fiction is a form of writing that has endless creative potential. Whether you’re a poet who wants to dip a toe into essay-writing and memoir, or a journalist or essayist who wants to zhuzh up their prose, we’ll explore examples of authors who’ve mastered creative nonfiction and explore strategies for hitting on approaches that work for you.