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.

Summer 2023 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Aatif Rashid
392262
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Jul 6, 2023
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Notes

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
No refunds after July 20, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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Sula by Toni Morrison
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Jul 6, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Jul 13, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Jul 20, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Jul 27, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Aug 3, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Aug 10, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Aug 17, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Aug 24, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Aug 31, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Sep 7, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
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Instructor: Jacquelyn Stolos
392261
Fee:
$720.00
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ENROLL BY: Jul 5, 2023
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Notes

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 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 19, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Fall 2023 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 5:00PM - 8:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Eduardo Santiago
393892
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

No meeting November 23, 2023.

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. 

 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 19, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Oct 5, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Oct 12, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Oct 19, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Oct 26, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Nov 2, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Nov 9, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Nov 16, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Nov 30, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Dec 7, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Dec 14, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens July 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Jacquelyn Stolos
393891
Fee:
$720.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. 

 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 18, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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