2018-2019 Academic Catalog 
    
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2018-2019 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

ENGL 129 - Writing Fiction I


Credits: Three
Prerequisite: ENGL 101
In this course, we will examine what it takes to craft a successful short story, from inspiration to publication. We will learn some of the basics of good writing, with special attention to plot, form, character, and tone. We will read and respond to one another’s works-in-progress, learning from our collective abilities. We will learn practical strategies for finding inspiration. And along the way, we will expose ourselves to some of contemporary fiction’s most vibrant voices.