English 214 - Writing Climate Fiction

The crisis of climate change, according to many scholars, is a crisis of imagination. So how can fiction writers—as inventors of imagined worlds—be active participants in the fight for a sustainable future? In this creative writing course, students explore potential answers by learning the ins and outs of writing “Climate Fiction.” Drawing inspiration from a diverse array of contemporary authors, students practice different techniques for navigating environmental issues on the page, with short exercises building toward a longer workshopped story. In lieu of a final exam, students submit a portfolio of revised creative work. Enrollment limited to 12.