Class readings will expose students to various writing styles and provide examples of the successes and strategies of other writers. Class time will be spent discussing the writer's craft, the assigned readings, and student writing. EG 380 Fiction Writing Through writing exercises, students in this course will learn to craft dialogue, scene, memory, and detail. By applying these skills, students will write several short stories throughout the semester, each developing particular aspects of prose fiction. Students should expect to read and discuss contemporary short fiction, to write prose exercises and their own original short stories, and to learn about and participate in workshopping.
Students spend time discussing the poet's craft, assigned readings, and other students' writing.
Readings, class discussions, and student presentations act to familiarize students with various writing styles and aesthetic issues. Class will consist of workshop and discussion of student writings and assigned readings. Coursework will consist of writing exercises, critiques, readings of notable authors, and extensive revision of students' own fiction. This advanced workshop-oriented class will focus extensively on the craft and process of poetry writing. A goal of this course is to help students develop a sense of self-consciousness about their writing and technique.