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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Live Online
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.

Fall 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Enrollment Closed
See Details
Instructor: Mark Sarvas
399414
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

No meeting October 16.

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 October 23, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
The End of the Affair by Graham Greene
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Wed Oct 9, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Oct 23, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Oct 30, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Nov 6, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Nov 13, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Nov 20, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Nov 27, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Dec 4, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Dec 11, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Dec 18, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Canceled
See Details
Instructor: Malia Márquez
399413
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 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
No refunds after October 16, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Cold Enough for Snow by Jessica Au
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
-
Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Wally Rudolph
400634
Fee:
$720.00
Live Onlineformat icon
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 January 23, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Thu Jan 9, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Jan 16, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Jan 23, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Jan 30, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Feb 6, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Feb 13, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Feb 20, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Feb 27, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Mar 6, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Mar 13, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Jessica Barksdale
400633
Fee:
$720.00
Onlineformat icon
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.

 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 22, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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