The main objective of this course is to help students grow as writers, both in developing the craft and as critical thinkers about fiction and the writing process.
The main objective of this course is to help students grow as writers, both in developing the craft and as critical thinkers about fiction and the writing process.
In the seminar portion of the classes, we will look at examples of short fiction and other texts relevant to the writing process.
We will discuss elements of fiction writing such as tension, structure, character development, point of view, beginnings and endings, pacing and atmosphere, revising and editing, etc.
In the workshop portion of the classes, we will discuss the writing students will continuously generate, draft, and revise as part of this course. Participation in all workshop sessions is compulsory.
The University of Alberta in Edmonton is one of the top teaching and research universities in Canada, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering and health sciences.
Mission:
Within a vibrant and supportive learning environment, the University of Alberta discovers, disseminates and applies new knowledge through teaching and learning, research and creative activity, community involvement and partnerships.
The U of A gives a national and international voice to innovation in our province, taking a lead role in placing Canada at the global forefront.
Vision:
To inspire the human spirit through outstanding achievements in learning, discovery and citizenship in a creative community, building one of the world's great universities for the public good.
Making your writing dreams a reality!
During this 8-week workshop, explore new journaling techniques each week, building a repertoire of rich colourful outlets to feed your writing flow.
Creative writing is creating characters, plots, themes and settings in fictional works from novels to poetry
This two-day workshop will concentrate on the nitty-gritty details that writers have to contend with.
This workshop is designed for those who are curious about creative writing and would like to try out a number of writing styles (poetry, fiction, nonfiction) and techniques.
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