The Art of Fiction

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Students in this writing workshop will develop the craft of writing fiction. The coursework focuses on various elements of fiction - character, description, plot, dialogue, story shape, theme, language, and style, as well as more advanced strategies to evoke emotion in the reader or suspend a reader’s sense of disbelief. Through discussions and reading assignments, students explore the work of various fiction writers. Through workshop, students assess the craft of peer writers, offering strategies for revision and development.