Literature & Writing   

Good stories take readers on journey that is both emotional and imaginative, creative and structured. If you want to write, this course will invite you to explore your creativity and practice storytelling skills while introducing many of the concepts that underlie compelling fiction. In-class exercises (both collaborative and individual) will help you find and develop ideas and turn them into polished stories. Homework is optional (but can accelerate your progress). Open to both beginning and seasoned writers.

Learn the secrets of writing stories in popular fiction genres such as: Crime/Mystery, Romance, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Horror, Adventure, Thriller, Suspense, or Western. Using examples, you will discover the classic structure and traits of major genres (chosen by the class) as a jumping off point for your own work. You'll have opportunities to develop ideas, write flash fiction/short stories, and create outlines for full-length works.