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Topics > Writing
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Breakthrough Writ:your 1st Novel Part 2
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$102.00 (1 section available)
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This course is an intermediate and advanced course for writers who have completed the 101 class or have written at least half of their novel. The workshop features lectures, reading discussions, writing exercises, and supportive peer feedback. Most readings are continued from the previous BWYFN course, which includes the following readings: "Crafting the Very Short Story" by Mark Mills and "Craft in the Real-World Rethinking Fiction Writing and Workshopping" by Matthew Salesses. Lastly, "The Storytellers' Workbook" by Adrienne Young and Isabel Ibañez. Zoom link TBD.
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Creative Writing
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$92.00 (1 section available)
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Students will develop and hone their creative writing skills in this class. Both beginners and advanced writers are welcome. Topics include memoirs, poetry, essays, short stories and novels. Individual development will be stressed and workshops will be used to encourage class participation.
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Introduction to Short Story Writing
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$102.00 (1 section available)
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This course will focus on the essential elements of short fiction, allowing students to create stories ready for submission to the nation's top literary journals and magazines. Utilizing a mixture of lecture, exercises, and workshops, the class will focus each week on a core element of literary fiction: opening hooks, plot, characterization, voice and style, descriptions, and editing. Additionally, the class will offer insight into the publishing industry with information on how to properly format and submit stories for publication. The instructor will offer in-depth critique in the form of margin notes and an editorial letter on one story for each student by the end of the class.
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Journaling the Second Half of Life
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$72.00 (1 section available)
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Students will learn about the benefits of journaling to enhance personal growth for the second half of life. Learn a variety of journaling exercises that will help you to reflect on how past experiences and relationships have impacted your lives.? Students will also learn how journaling can help envision lives going forward and set goals to live your best life. Students will be encouraged to discuss the exercises in class but are not required to. Students should bring a notebook and pen or pencil to class.
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Sci-Fi Fantasy Writing Novel
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$51.00 (1 section available)
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Delve into the world of Sci-Fi Fantasy. Bring your ideas and your enthusiasm. You'll develop your characters, plot your novel, and create powerful word building. Join us!
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Writing Speculative/Genre Fiction
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$102.00 (1 section available)
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In this extended writing workshop, you'll work together improve various types of speculative fiction - horror, science fiction, fantasy, etc. Through instruction, weekly writing assignments and critique groups, produce your own speculative fiction story in the genre of your choice.
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Your Novel From Start to Finish
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$51.00 (1 section available)
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Want to hone your story creation process and increase productivity? Interested in writing a novel but have no idea where to begin? Learn how to plan your story, develop intriguing characters, build amazing worlds, create twisty plots, rewrite smart, edit accurately, and prepare your work for submission.
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