Writing the Comic Essay: Nostradamus Said There'd Be Days Like This
X32.9032
/ $580
SPRING 2010
Continuing Education:
Writing and Speech
Learn how to write effective and engaging comic essays. Writing assignments develop the techniques that have made the comic essay one of the most popular genres of literature, intertwining the use of metaphor and simile, dialogue, character description, and exaggeration with moments of heartfelt sincerity. Read and analyze comic essays by current masters of the genre such as David Sedaris, Sarah Vowell, Augusten Burroughs, David Rakoff, and Nora Ephron. After the 10th session, students meet with the instructor for a one-on-one discussion of their work.
Related Subject Areas: Nonfiction Writing, Writing, Creative Writing
Course Materials
Section 1
Tuesday 6:45pm-9:05pm
February 9 - April 20
No class 3/16
10 Sessions
Instructor:
Robert Smith
Location: Washington Square
