Scene and Summary

WRITING X 462.5

Learn to master the building blocks of prose writing by exploring the unique opportunities of writing scenes and summaries of action.       

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Live Online
Starting at $720.00
As few as 11 weeks
3.0

What you can learn.

  • Practice writing strong scenes and summaries to learn the craft techniques
  • Explore what the major turning points of a story can look like
  • Study the ways time can be compiled and covered in prose writing
  • Work on a variety of transitions that move the energy of a story from beginning to end

About this course:

“Show, don’t tell,” is a law most writers parrot and swear by, except a great story doesn’t consist of an equal amount of either. Scenes and summary are the building blocks of fiction, and discerning when to use which for the best effect impacts the story’s resonance. In this course, we’ll practice writing strong scenes and summaries, explore what the major turning points in a story can look like, address characterization and voice on drama and structure, study the ways time can be compiled and covered in fiction and nonfiction, as well as work on a variety of transitions that move the energy of a story from beginning to end. With the use of lectures, examples from published works, and practical workshops, you’ll receive guidance and a hands-on approach on generating a new short piece from start to finish, which will help you write stronger first drafts quicker.

Fall 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
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Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Ploi Pirapokin
399408
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

No meeting November 28. 

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 17, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to access course materials.
Schedule
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Date
Time
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Online
Thu Oct 3, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Oct 10, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Oct 17, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Oct 24, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Oct 31, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Nov 7, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Nov 14, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Nov 21, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Dec 5, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Dec 12, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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