Get intensive, individualized instruction as you rewrite your novel and set yourself up to prepare agents and publishers to turn your manuscript into a book you are proud to have written.
Give and get feedback from similarly motivated writers working at a very high level
Forge a collaborative writing community with classmates over 9 months of work
Complete a thorough rewrite of your book
Get feedback from a professional agent on your manuscript
About this course:
This dynamic and rigorous Master Class in Novel Writing is designed for those serious about revising and polishing their novels and getting published. The nine-month, 30-week structure allows for intensely individual instruction, peer critiques from a community of liked-minded, talented writers, and a focus on process and results. Each participant's unique voice is cultivated so that it remains true to the singular vision for his or her novel, while ongoing one-on-one mentoring by a professional novelist provides distinctly personal support. Workshops include discussion and implementation of the basic craft elements of writing including, but not limited to, developing structure, creating vibrant, memorable characters, setting and maintaining tone, creating scenes that further your theme, and the art of revision. Guest speakers (authors, agents, editors) share their insights on writing, publishing and staying balanced through the sometimes daunting process of it all. Master Class students' novel excerpts are submitted to an established agent for review and consideration at the completion of the course. Participants may withdraw their application anytime before acceptance.
COURSE FORMAT
This course is taught using a combination of asynchronous and synchronous instruction. For most of the course, students will engage with learning materials posted on Canvas, our online learning system, and interact with the instructor and other students using messaging tools. In addition, students will attend a weekend-long remote (live online) residency on Zoom in which attendance is required. For the schedule, click ‘See Details’ below.
Admission to this course is by application only and the selection process is competitive. It is recommended that students take intermediate-level courses prior to submitting their work. When this course is open for enrollment, click "See Details" for application guidelines and quarterly application deadlines.
This section of Master Class in Novel Writing is a restricted course open only to current 2021 - 2022 Master Class students and not open to the public. Please check back in July 2022 for the next Master Class in Novel Writing which will run Fall 2022 - Spring 2023. Not eligible for any discounts.
This section of Master Class in Novel Writing is a restricted course open only to current 2021 - 2022 Master Class students and not open to the public. Please check back in July 2022 for the next Master Class in Novel Writing which will run Fall 2022 - Spring 2023. Not eligible for any discounts.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after May 31, 2022
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Sat Jul 23, 2022
12:30PM PT - 1:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Jul 30, 2022
12:30PM PT - 1:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Aug 6, 2022
12:30PM PT - 1:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Aug 13, 2022
12:30PM PT - 1:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Aug 20, 2022
12:30PM PT - 1:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Aug 27, 2022
12:30PM PT - 1:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Sep 3, 2022
12:30PM PT - 1:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Sep 10, 2022
12:30PM PT - 1:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Sep 17, 2022
12:30PM PT - 1:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Sep 24, 2022
12:30PM PT - 1:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Contact Us
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