Creative Nonfiction: Write Truth with Style Skillshare Original

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Susan Orlean

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01 Trailer.mp4

01:34

02 Introduction.mp4

06:43

03 Subject Finding Your Topic.mp4

09:35

04 Subject Finding The American Male at Age Ten.mp4

07:15

05 Research Preparing for Reporting.mp4

09:10

06 Research Reporting.mp4

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07 Research Organizing Notes.mp4

09:59

08 Writing Elements of a Story.mp4

09:41

09 Writing Dialogue and Quotes.mp4

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10 Writing Description.mp4

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11 Writing Expert Opinion.mp4

03:16

12 Writing Conclusions.mp4

10:07

13 Editing Revising.mp4

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14 Editing Collaborating.mp4

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15 The Ongoing Work of a Writer.mp4

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SusanOrlean_CreativeNonfiction_ProjectSteps.pdf

SusanOrlean_TheAmericanMaleatAgeTen.pdf

Description

The rise of sites like Medium and Longreads have inspired a resurgence in creative nonfiction—that compelling, leisurely writing that weaves true ideas and characters into stories that reveal as much about its readers as its subject. But where do those stories come from? And how do they work?

In this class, Susan Orlean, best-selling author and longtime New Yorker staff writer, walks us through her writing process for transforming ordinary subjects into exceptional stories. She reveals how she prepares to write, takes a close look at her classic Esquire piece “The American Male at Age Ten,” and delves into why curiosity, revision, and collaboration are at the heart of being a writer.

In under two hours, this class demystifies the writing craft so that you can write a short and unforgettable profile of your own. Whether you’re an active writer, aspiring freelancer, or simply curious about the power of language, this class will help you navigate and polish the creative process of telling your best story.

What You'll Learn?

Writing & Publishing
Storytelling
Writing
Editorial Writing
Journalism
Creative Writing
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Susan Orlean

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Susan Orlean is an acclaimed American journalist. She has been a staff writer at The New Yorker since 1992, and has contributed articles to Rolling Stone, Vogue, and Esquire. She is the author of eight books, including The Orchid Thief (later adapted into Spike Jonze's Adaptation, in which Meryl Streep portrayed Orlean) and the New York Times bestseller Rin Tin Tin.

She was a 2004 Nieman Fellow at Harvard University. In 2012, she received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from the University of Michigan. She has served as a judge for many literary prizes, including the National Book Awards, the Bellevue Literary Prize, and the Iowa Review Awards.

Susan divides her time between Los Angeles and New York. Her Twitter bio reads "Writer, writer, writer. Oh, I also write."

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