Do you have a memoir, novel, or chapbook trapped inside of you? Set it free with this course about the basics of creative writing!
Do you have a memoir, novel, or chapbook trapped inside of you? Set it free with this course about the basics of creative writing! Every week, participants will apply what they learn from close readings across genres to craft elements such as plot, character, setting, tense, and point of view. Participants will leave the workshop with a familiarity with multiple genres; initial drafts of fiction, poetry and/or nonfiction pieces; and a set of writing exercises they can use to maintain their creative momentum. Plus, they’ll read authors from diverse backgrounds that can serve as models for their future work. Please expect to spend about 2-4 hours a week on reading and discussion and 2-4 hours on creative writing.
Learn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. On or before the start date, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class (please check your spam if you don’t see it).
In this workshop you’ll learn:
- Voice
- Tense
- Point of View
- World Building
- Conflict
- Plot
Time requirements
- Approximately 2-4 hours of reading and discussion and 2-4 hours of creative writing.
Materials
- All reading materials will be provided.
Who should take this workshop?
- Beginning writers looking to learn the basics of craft and to explore their voice.
If you need an accommodation for this workshop, please contact us at access@{{{{homeurl_non_www}}}}. We will attempt to fulfill all requests, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
