Non-Fiction Writing

The Art Of Non-Fiction:

The Personal Essay

with Tara Khandelwal

Do you believe in the power of amplifying important & contemporary topics? I do. This course is an introduction to writing non fiction. We will read, discuss, reflect, provide each other feedback, learn how to pitch stories that we resonate with and connect to. We will learn how to structure non-fiction writing and build a compelling narrative, creating a space that is both conducive and reflective to and of our writing practices.

In this course, participants will learn how to identify the main elements of a non fiction piece, how to structure different types of non fiction pieces, & identify their reader. The participants will leave the course with pointers to pitch to various publications, identify and emphasize their writing voice, and a portfolio of pieces spanning across genres in nonfiction that they are passionate about.

DURATION : 4 hours

DATES : 17th and 18th May
Saturday and Sunday

10 AM – 12 PM

AGE LIMIT : 16 and above

TAKEAWAYS

Identify key elements in non-fiction writing
Learn how to structure your arguments into a compelling essay
Pitch your ideas to top newspapers, publications, & journals
Expert and peer feedback

Highlights

Overcome writer’s block

Write more and have fun through engaging writing prompts
Discuss and evaluate your ideas with your classmates
Write without judgment

Finish a story

Brainstorm and find an idea to work on
Expand the idea into a coherent narrative
Finish the story you started

Submit your story to magazines!

Find the right place for your story
Write a cover letter
Send it!

Interested in this class? We will keep you in the loop when this class happens next.

Drop a query and we will get in touch to answer all your questions.

One Course, three outcomes

Build a strong foundation in fiction

Learn how to edit your own work or supplement your income by becoming a freelance editor. In addition to editing skills and techniques, you can learn how to build an editing portfolio and how to establish relationships with writers and publishers.

Become a short story writer

Do you want to build a career around books? Learn about publishing houses and literary agents and the role they play in the creation of books. This could be the first step in your literary career!

Get published!

Are you a writer trying to get your book published? Polish your book with our editing techniques and get insider knowledge of the publishing industry. Perfect your book proposal and learn the tricks and tips to getting published!

Schedule

More than just a course

4 hours of teaching time
Valuable skills that you can incorporate into your writing
List of publications you can pitch to
A certificate to show your writing skills
Personalised feedback on ideas

Limited seats available!

About the instructors

Tara Khandelwal

Head – Learning and Communities

Tara helps businesses scale faster through strategic content creation and audience building. She has built the company from the ground up to a fully-fledged content power house, and was the first to transform the creative skill-building economy in India by launching one of the country’s premier writing retreats as well as mentorships and training programs.

Their Work at Bound

Bound provides a variety of services that help writers develop their skills and get their work ready for publishing. Tara Khandelwal and Aishwarya Javalgekar offer manuscript and proposal edits and guide writers in developing their stories. Tara has edited many acclaimed books, including Three Impossible Wishes by Anmol Malik and Essential Items by Udayan Mukherjee.

What our clients have to say

"Also kudos to Pragya for time management and managing our groups. A very well managed and insightful course I must say!"

— Shreya Ambre,@anecdotes_of_perception

"Pragya really helped guide me efficiently through the process The Memoir Writing course felt therapeutic. Pragya's level of preparedness, her time management abilities and the empathetic ways that she would listen to each one of us made the sessions memorable. Her suggested readings are wonderful and the writing prompts very creative. I enjoyed every moment."

—Rukmini Sen,Professor, Dr. BR Ambedkar University Delhi, @chuti_pahar

"The Memoir Writing Course with Pragya Bhagat was one of the most amazing journeys I have taken in a while. It took me to places within me that I didn't know existed. It opened a mysterious gateway to memories, moments and rediscovery of myself."

— Merina Toppo@rogue_rebell, Senior Assistant, SBI

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What’s the usual age group of students in classes? Do you conduct classes for children?

We have an age limit of 16 and above for most classes. But we also conduct a variety of children’s classes over the years. If we don’t have an upcoming class, we can provide a one-on-one mentorship. Read more here.

2. What happens if I can’t attend the class after paying?

Unfortunately, we don’t offer refunds. But we can offer you a seat in another class for the same price or upgrade you to one of our mentorship programs with additional payment

3. Are the classes recorded or are they live? Do you share recordings or other materials discussed in class?

If you have an interesting class designed that would add value to Bound’s classes and creative communities, share your ideas and your profile with us at people@boundindia.com. We are always interested in collaborating with new instructors.

4. What if I want to apply as an instructor?

5. Will I get a certificate at the end of the class?

Only our professional classes are certified. We specify which ones are certified in the list of classes above