Course Details

Fiction Writing I

 

X32.9320 / $580
SPRING 2010
Continuing Education: Writing and Speech

 

Examine the fundamentals of fiction: plot, setting, theme, viewpoint, dialogue, and character in this class for students who want to write fiction but need to develop their basic writing skills. Writing assignments help students mine their life experiences to use as material for their fiction pieces. Student work and the writings of various established authors are read and analyzed in class. In addition, participants are encouraged to view writing as a daily activity to develop their powers of observation and to hone their skills by writing a variety of sketches.

 

This course is applicable toward:

• Certificate in Creative Writing

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Related Subject Areas: Fiction and Poetry, Writing, Creative Writing

 

 

 

Section 1

 

Monday 12:30pm-2:50pm
February 22 - May 3

No Class 3/15

 

10 Sessions

Instructor: Peggy Garrison  
Location: Midtown Center, 11 W 42 St

 

 

Section 2

 

Wednesday 6:45pm-9:05pm
February 10 - April 21

No class 3/187

 

10 Sessions

Instructor: Jonathan Liebson  
Location: Washington Square

 

 

Section 3

 

Thursday 6:45pm-9:05pm
February 11 - April 22

No class Mar. 18

 

10 Sessions

Instructor: Beth Bauman  
Location: Washington Square

 

 

Section 4

 

TBA -
February 3 - May 12

Online course

 

10 Sessions

Instructor: Emily Prager  
Location: Distance Education