Episode 22: Carol SpindelThe Art of Juxtaposition

Published: June 14, 2012, 8 p.m.

b'Creative nonfiction is an art of selection, omission, and juxtaposition. Decisions, decisions, decisions\\u2026 Not only what to leave in and what to take out, but also how to artfully arrange the parts. When just the right elements are juxtaposed, a spark flies up from the space between. In this Eleventh Hour, Carol Spindel will lead a workshop on how to write a personal essay that derives narrative strength and power from juxtaposition. She will get you started with writing exercises and leave you with a template for an essay to be completed later.'