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Novel III

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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.

Duration
As few as 10 weeks
Units
3.0
Current Formats
Live Online
Online
Cost
Starting at $720.00

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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.

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
406121
Fee:
$720.00
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Remote Classroom
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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.

 

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Wed Jan 7, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jan 14, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jan 21, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jan 28, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Feb 4, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Feb 11, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Feb 18, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Feb 25, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Mar 4, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Mar 11, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
406120
Fee:
$720.00
Onlineformat icon
Updating...
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 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.

 

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Spring 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 5:00PM - 8:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
407380
Fee:
$820.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Remote Classroom
Updating...
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.

 

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Thu Apr 2, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Apr 9, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Apr 16, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Apr 23, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Apr 30, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu May 7, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu May 14, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu May 21, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu May 28, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Jun 4, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
407379
Fee:
$820.00
Onlineformat icon
Updating...
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 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.

 

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.