Short Story II

WRITING X 412.2

Create two new short stories in this workshop for writers familiar with short story basics.

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Online
In-Person
Starting at $720.00
As few as 10 weeks
3.0

What you can learn.

  • Analyze published stories to learn best techniques for fiction writing
  • Participate in peer critiques of story drafts to makes progress toward completion
  • Deepen your understanding of short story writing
  • Learn how to submit stories for publication

About this course:

Focusing on close textual analysis and intensive writing practice, you create two short stories and revise one in this ten-week workshop. Weekly lectures on technique, analysis of published stories and in-depth instructor, and peer critique develop and deepen your understanding of the art and craft of short story writing. Strategies for approaching the marketplace are also discussed.
Prerequisites

WRITING X 412.1 Short Story I or comparable workshop experience.

Winter 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
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Instructor: Adam Prince
395189
Fee:
$720.00
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ENROLL BY: Jan 17, 2024
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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 January 31, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 7:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: David Borofka
395190
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Jan 17, 2024
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Notes

Optional live meetings will be held on Zoom on occasional Tuesdays, 6 - 7 pm PT. 

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, however, there are optional course meetings for this particular class. 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 January 31, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Burning down the House by Charles Baxter
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Tue Jan 30, 2024
6:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Feb 13, 2024
6:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Feb 27, 2024
6:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Mar 12, 2024
6:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Mar 26, 2024
6:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

Spring 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 05, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Wendy Oleson
396536
Fee:
$720.00
Onlineformat icon
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 April 24, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
-
Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 05, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Ron Darian
396537
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: UCLA
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, however, there are optional course meetings for this particular class. 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.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Wed Apr 10, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Rolfe Hall
Discussion
Wed Apr 17, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Rolfe Hall
Discussion
Wed Apr 24, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Rolfe Hall
Discussion
Wed May 1, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Rolfe Hall
Discussion
Wed May 8, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Rolfe Hall
Discussion
Wed May 15, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Rolfe Hall
Discussion
Wed May 22, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Rolfe Hall
Discussion
Wed May 29, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Rolfe Hall
Discussion
Wed Jun 5, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Rolfe Hall
Discussion
Wed Jun 12, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Rolfe Hall

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