Purpose: to teach the techniques involved in planning and structuring a novel. The course will also cover the craft of creative writing in general, with an emphasis on crafting solid plots, believable characters and satisfying dramatic action. The principles involved can, of course, be applied to several other forms of writing, including short stories, children’s books, creative nonfiction and memoir, among others.
CONTENT FOCUS:
Plot
Characterization
Scene
Exposition
Setting
Voice/Style
Viewpoint
Details & Imagery
Planning/Outlining
Dialogue
Pitfalls of Bad Stories
Revision
Conflict/Dramatic Tension
Language, Symbol & Rhythm
Narrative Credibility