Nonlinear structure is a powerful tool that allows writers to shape context and meaning in dynamic ways. In this multi-genre workshop, participants will explore how nonlinear techniques function in creative nonfiction while also considering their applications in fiction, poetry, and hybrid forms.
Writers will develop a personally selected event from their past—mundane or significant, depending on their preferred level of disclosure—into evolving, interconnected drafts across multiple forms, including the braided essay, flash narratives, segmented and experimental memoirs, epistolary writing, and poetic sequences. As they examine and experiment with different structural approaches, participants will reframe their chosen narrative using six distinct nonlinear frameworks, deepening thematic resonance and expanding their creative possibilities.

This course is ideal for writers of all backgrounds looking to challenge traditional storytelling conventions. Students interested may review a workshop outline before registering by contacting the instructor.

Please note: This class or event will be held online (using Zoom or a similar live platform). To participate, students or attendees should have a stable internet connection. Class participants: you should have a computer or device with a webcam and microphone; and your Zoom link will be automatically sent to you after you register. Check your spam box if you don't see it.