English 296 - Colloquium: Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop

This course helps more advanced fiction writers improve their skills in a supportive workshop context, which encourages experimentation and attention to craft. The course focuses on technique, close reading and the production of new work. Students submit 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. Students read Reading Like a Writer by Francine Prose and short fiction by authors in different genres. Prerequisite: ENG 206 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 12. Writing sample and instructor permission required.

[CE] ENG 206