6 Weeks, 6 Essays

Sometimes the smallest moment--or the shortest essay--holds the greatest revelation. In this class you will write six personal essays between 500 and 1,000 words. You’ll generate a lot of material, refine your editing skills, explore challenges in style and voice, and take a fresh look at your life experience. By working in a shorter format, you’ll also find ways to tighten your prose and heighten your storytelling skills. Each week you will bring a finished essay into class for presentation and discussion. There will also be brief discussions of published essays provided by the instructor, including work by such authors as:  

• Marie Myung-Ok Lee
• Alex Chee
• Ada Calhoun
• Lee Martin
• Jami Attenburg
• Jesmyn Ward
• Walter Kirn

This course is geared towards intermediate and advanced students.

Did you know that we have scholarships available for all GrubStreet classes? To apply, click the "APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP" button in the top right corner of this page. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you must complete your scholarship application and await our Scholarship Committee's decision before registering for the class. Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively.