Ma biography and creative nonfiction uea evision

Literary non-fiction is currently undergoing rapid change and reformation. Instead of the old ‘cradle to grave’ narratives of well-known literary or political figures, our best writers are now experimenting with new forms and subjects.

Nature writing, the personal essay, food journalism, art criticism and memoir are all part of this exciting, emerging mix. This MA programme is for anyone who wants to develop their own writing in any of these genres.

Ma biography and creative nonfiction uea evision

while studying at the UK’s leading university for the teaching of creative writing.

Teaching is by three-hour seminars during which you will discuss a set text and workshop your own writing. You will take two modules in the first semester and two in the second, and submit a dissertation at the end of the summer.

At the heart of this Master’s programme are three compulsory modules: Writing Lives, The Life of the Book and Writing the First Person.

These will allow y