Adapting Literature, Myths, and Fairy Tales

WRITING 745.2E

Use familiar tales and stories as a jumping off point to craft your own young adult novel.

What you can learn.

Identify powerful and timeless plots
Adapt familiar stories and themes for young adult readers
Translate classic tales into contemporary retellings
Experiment with in-class writing exercises
Identify your novel’s characters, settings, and point of view

About this course:

Learn how to adapt classic literature to craft your own contemporary novel and boldly step into the fastest-growing genre in publishing. We explore how to put your spin on plot, theme, character, setting, and point-of-view and how to breathe life into your creation. With in-class writing exercises, you have a chance to flex your writing muscles and receive feedback on a high-level concept. You leave with an idea (or several) as well as a rough outline and synopsis for your novel.

Summer 2022 Schedule

August 13

Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT

Future Offering (Opens July 30, 2022 12:00:00 AM)

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Instructor: Kim Askew

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Location: Remote Classroom

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Notes

Enrollment opens two weeks prior to the event. Enrollment limited. Internet access required. This course is held via video teleconference. As such, instructors use Zoom to offer a live class meeting at the designated time. Students must be present at the course meeting time to participate in the class.

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule

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Sat Aug 13, 2022

10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT

Remote Classroom