Students also critique and relate to their own work the fiction of relevant professional authors. Students also critique and relate to their own work the poetry of relevant professional poets. Includes writing exercises in fiction and poetry. Requirements include maintenance of a writing journal, written workshop responses, oral participation in workshops, analysis of a literary journal, and completion of a portfolio consisting of polished drafts of one short story and two poems. Instruction in writing fiction, including critical evaluation by instructor and class of students original works.
Students also critique and relate to their own work the fiction of relevant professional authors.
This course is an introduction to the study of literary fiction writing. Students will write weekly short exercises, which will be presented to the class for critique, and develop one into a finished story. Students will also give an oral presentation on a published story. Attendance and active, conscientious participation in class discussions are considered mandatory. Instruction in writing fiction, including critical evaluation by instructor and class of students original works.