The Craft of Fiction

1 Course Unit

The Craft of Fiction will introduce students to the craft elements that are fundamental to the genre, including (but not limited to) character development, voice, plot, setting, rising action, dialogue, and exposition. We will explore strategies for writing our own stories, and we'll also study key examples of short fiction that will help us understand the complexity and multiplicity of the genre. Students can expect regular writing prompts for creative work, opportunities to give and receive meaningful feedback, weekly responses to the course readings, and other tools for expanding their understanding of what is possible in fiction. Optional Live Session Times TBA 1 Course Unit