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Make weekly progress on your novel draft, with a goal of writing 50 pages
Workshop novel excerpts in a supportive, collaborative environment
Learn about novel structure from a variety of sources
Develop and refine your own creative writing practice
About this course:
Armed with your overall concept and first chapter, you continue to develop your knowledge of craft by writing scenes using characters and situations from the projected novel and workshopping your in-progress work. Mini-lectures on the art of the novel, intuitive creative process and conventional vs. non-conventional approaches to novel structure also are covered. The goal is to complete 50 pages of your novel.
Prerequisites
WRITING X 411.1 Novel I or comparable workshop experience.
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.
Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to July 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required live class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.
Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to July 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required.
This course meets in person at the designated class meeting time and location. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.
Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from July 28, 2025 to October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Piranesi
by Susanna Clarke
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 9781635577808
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Sat Sep 27, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Discussion
Sat Oct 4, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Discussion
Sat Oct 11, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Discussion
Sat Oct 18, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Discussion
Sat Oct 25, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Discussion
Sat Nov 1, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Discussion
Sat Nov 8, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Discussion
Sat Nov 15, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Discussion
Sat Nov 22, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Discussion
Sat Dec 6, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.
Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from July 28, 2025 to October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required live class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.
Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from July 28, 2025 to October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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