Writing from the Edge: Narrative Non-Fiction

In this unit students engage with creative and theoretical ideas about non-fiction, reading short form writing with a focus on developing their own voice. Students will read, critique and write non-fiction, and consider the similarities between non-fiction, memoir and the personal essay. They will be introduced to the use of research in creative work. Students are encouraged to think about how non-fiction writing can be used to address contemporary issues in a highly creative form. Examples of writing to be discussed in this unit include those which are situated in the West of Melbourne; migrant, indigenous, working-class, queer and feminist perspectives.