English 309CN - Crafting the Novel

If you've ever sunk deeply into the rich world of a novel, you know the rewards this genre offers. This workshop will examine the challenges the novel places on writers, including the development of a longer and more complex plot. Elements of craft will include: characterization, point of view, scene development, research (especially as related to setting), plot, and narrative structure. Students will complete the opening pages of a novel and a plot synopsis. Extensive reading is required, as well as critiques of student work.