This course, Online Feedback: Non-Fiction with Tricia Dearborn, will take place online.

In this creative non-fiction writing program, writer and editor Tricia Dearborn will provide feedback on your essays and creative non-fiction work, enabling you to hone your skills over three months. Feedback will vary depending on each piece but may focus on areas such as voice and tone, structure and pacing, or incorporating research and other materials into your work.

How Does This Course Work?

Each month, you’ll submit up to 1500 words of creative non-fiction (either a stand-alone essay, or a segment from a longer piece). Your tutor will provide tailored feedback, giving you time to incorporate their suggestions and advice into the next month’s submission. Each month you can submit either new or revised writing.

You’ll also have the opportunity to read and comment on other participants’ work. This process of giving and receiving feedback from fellow writers is an ideal way to determine what works, what resonates, what falls flat – and how to improve.

This online course takes place on a website specifically designed for writers, making it simple and easy to share your writing, give and receive feedback, and interact with fellow writers.

If you’re ready to challenge yourself and develop your skills through constructive critique and independent work, this course is for you.

Please note:

• Creative non-fiction submissions can include memoir, essay, biography, feature article, review, opinion-piece, travel, true-crime etc.
• This is a feedback-based program. While you are welcome to generate new material for submission during this time, no prompts or themes will be provided.
• By enrolling in this course, you are committing to giving and receiving feedback from peers and the tutor. Read this article here for more information.

Important Dates

This three month course opens on Monday 8 September 2025. You will receive a link to join the online classroom one week before the start date. Submissions (personal essays or excerpts from longer works up to 1500 words) are due on the following dates:

Monday 15 September 2025
Monday 13 October 2025
Monday 10 November 2025

After each submission date, you’ll have 10 days to complete peer feedback. At the end of each feedback period, you’ll receive your tutor feedback.

Participant Requirements

Internet access and confidence using basic computer software are essential for this course.

Is this course right for you? Please read our FAQ> for important information before enrolling. 

If you have questions about this course, please contact us.

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