Narrative nonfiction allows writers to observe the world, explore what they?re curious about, and then transform it into compelling prose to engage, instruct, and challenge the reader. It's writing based on fact but built with the traditional elements of story: theme, setting, character, plot, climax. Using seminar-like discussion and in-class writing exercises, we?ll learn the basics of the craft and apply it across a range of forms: personal narrative, interpretive profile, persuasive essay, and more.