English 296 - Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop

Thiscourse will help more advanced fiction writers improve their skills in a supportive workshop context, which encourages experimentation and attention to craft.We focus on technique, close reading, and the production of new work. Studentssubmit manuscripts for discussion, receive feedback from peers, and revise their work. They keep a process journal and practice mindfulness to cultivate powers of focus and observation. We readReading Like a Writer by Francine Prose, and short fiction by authors in different genres.A writing sample and permission of the instructor are required. Enrollment limited to 12.

Writing Sample Required.