Interdisciplinary Arts 0273 - Writing the Novel: Div-II / III Projects Workshop

This course is for students working on long fiction projects of any genre in either Div II or III. We'll build on the foundations of writing craft and develop an understanding of how to apply concepts like character, structure, narrative design, and more, specifically to the form of the novel. We'll also be exploring strategies for developing a consistent and prolonged writing practice - how to sustain one's self as an artist across the long span of time and labor required to plan, execute, and revise a long-form fiction project. Lastly, we'll also consider the position of the novel in our current cultural landscape - what unique powers it has, what its social and cultural responsibilities might be, and where we see it going in the future. Students enrolling in this class will get credit for a Div-II supported project or a Div-III AEA, but *must* be willing to share and discuss their work with others Keywords:creative writing, novels, literature, writing, workshop

Art and Politics Students should expect to spend 6-8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time