Class

Writing Flash Nonfiction

In this class, students will examine the genre of flash creative nonfiction. Each class period will be centered around a craft element that serves flash nonfiction, with examples by prominent writers in the genre explored and analyzed for how effective short-form writing is produced. Then, students will be given in-class writing exercises designed to practice these aspects of craft, and will engage in peer to peer feedback, guided by the teaching artist, to improve their writing.

By the end of the class, students will have a better understanding of the craft elements that make flash nonfiction effective and entertaining, and will have practical skills and practices established to continue writing their own high-quality work.

Please obtain a copy of The Rose Metal Press Field Guide to Writing Flash Nonfiction for readings in between classes. Printed copies of example essays will be sourced from Brevity's 20th anniversary collection of flash nonfiction.

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Instructions for Accessing This Online Class

In order to access live class meetings, you must have the Zoom application downloaded to your computer. You will also need a WiFi/Internet connection throughout the duration of your scheduled meeting and a computer with audio and video capability. The information to join your Zoom classroom will be provided in your confirmation email upon registration. Please check spam folders if you do not see this email upon registration. For more information on how to use Zoom, please see our training manual here.

Some classes use a supplemental Google Classroom page. Should your teaching artist use Google Classroom, you will be invited to join the classroom via email at least 24 hours in advance of your class (check spam folders if you are not seeing this invitation). Please note that Google Classroom requires a Gmail address to access the Classroom. If you do not have a Gmail account, the email invitation will be sent to the email address we have on file and will prompt you to create a free account or enter an existing account to join the classroom. If we are unable to send an email invitation to your non-gmail account, you will be contacted by a staff member to provide a Gmail address. If you do not have a Gmail account, you can create a free account here. Should you have concerns about this, please contact a Loft staff member at [email protected] or 612-379-8999. For more information on how to use Google Classroom, please see our training manual here.