Master Class in Novel Writing

This course includes a four-day, in-person residency from August 10-13, 2023, 9am-5pm PT. All other coursework is completed fully remote. No meetings August 2, 2023; August 16, 2023; September 22 & 27, 2023, and November 22, 2023.

A full novel manuscript submission is required as part of the application.

Restricted course; approval needed to enroll. Not eligible for any discounts. Enrollment limited to eight students. Visitors not permitted. No refund after enrollment. 

Internet access required.

Application Submission Guidelines for Master Class in Novel Writing

Please submit the following materials (Word Document or PDF only). The first document must contain: a one-page personal statement that includes your writing background, previous creative writing courses taken; a two-page synopsis of your work-in-progress; and an excerpt of one complete scene you feel is one of the best and accurately reflects your work-in-progress (no longer than 12 pages). In a separate document, you must also submit the full, completed first draft of your novel manuscript.

Note: Participants in this master class work only on the project submitted for admission. No exceptions. Each page should be numbered, typed in 12-point Times New Roman font, and double spaced with 1-inch margins.