Advanced Creative Writing (Fiction)

Advanced practice in the original composition of fiction for discussion in regularly scheduled workshop meetings. The curriculum allows the student to develop writing skills, provides an introduction to the possibilities of contemporary literature and offers perspective on the place of literature among the liberal arts. Criticism by practicing writers and talented peers encourages the student’s growth as both creator and reader of literature.

Sample reading list:
See instructor for complete list

Reading/Writing assignments:
(1) One manuscript every other week.

(2) Reading of other student’s submissions in advance of the workshop in which they are to be discussed.

(3) Other assigned readings or exercises. 75 pages of reading per week.

Faculty

Sections

C01

Wednesday, 10:00 am - 11:50 am
New South Building, Room 602

C02

Tuesday, 2:30 pm - 4:20 pm
New South Building, Room 619

C03

Thursday, 1:30 pm - 3:20 pm
New South Building, Room 619