The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) at the US Department of State and the International Writing Program (IWP) at the University of Iowa are offering the free online/virtual course Write for Your Life: Turning Trauma into Stories
We will explore strategies to create vivid, compelling stories (fiction and/or nonfiction) from difficult experiences. As a community of writers, we will examine and discuss published texts, as well as provide feedback on student work. By the end of the course, you will have produced a significant body of narrative prose.
COURSE DATES: 7-31 MAY, 2019
The course instructor is Kodi Scheer, who has an MFA in creative writing from the University of Michigan, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa in arts and sciences, with a neuroscience thesis. She is currently on faculty at McGill University.
WHO CAN APPLY?
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- Aspiring writers 15-25 years old from Rwanda and Burundi can apply for this course.
- No writing experience is necessary: if you are interested in creative writing,you can apply!
- The course will be taught in English. To apply, you must be able to read, write, and converse in English. Your English does not have to be perfect!
- We’re seeking students who will be enthusiastic and committed to doing the assignments and participating in the discussion forums.
- The course is virtual/online, so requires online computer access
How to apply
To apply, please email:
- Your name
- Your age
- Your level of education
- 200 or 300 words describing why you would like to take the course
Send this email to: outreach1iwp@gmail.com
Find all the requirements for this course here.