Novel III

WRITING X 411.3

Make significant progress on your novel draft in this workshop where you refine character, story, and the emotional resonance of your story.

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Remote
Online
Starting at $720.00
As few as 10 weeks
3.0

What you can learn.

  • Make weekly progress on your novel, with a goal of doubling the length of your draft
  • Read and review other writers' drafts and get feedback on your own
  • Focus on refining characters, plot, and your own voice

About this course:

For those with a minimum of 50 pages of a novel-in-progress, this workshop guides you to generate at least 50 new pages, as well as learn essential self-editing techniques with the instructor and peers reviewing each participant's project in detail. Refinements of character, structure, emotional content and the development of the writer's voice are also explored. The goal is to produce a substantial portion of your novel.
Prerequisites

WRITING X 411.2 Novel II or comparable workshop experience.

Spring 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Francesca Lia Block
396541
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Apr 10, 2024
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials 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
No refunds after April 24, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Wed Apr 10, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Apr 17, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Apr 24, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed May 1, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed May 8, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed May 15, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed May 22, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed May 29, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jun 5, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jun 12, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
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Instructor: Jessica Barksdale
396540
Fee:
$720.00
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ENROLL BY: Apr 10, 2024
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials 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 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
No refunds after April 24, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) Beginnings, Middles and Ends by Nancy Kress
(Optional) The Scene Book : A Primer for the Fiction Writer by Sandra Scofield

Summer 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Mark Sarvas
398127
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials 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
No refunds after July 17, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Wed Jul 3, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jul 10, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jul 17, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jul 24, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jul 31, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Aug 7, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Aug 14, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Aug 21, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Aug 28, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Sep 4, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Jacquelyn Stolos
398125
Fee:
$720.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials 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 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
No refunds after July 17, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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