WRIT 3220 - Forms & Elements of the Craft II: Fiction

Goals: In this course students continue to explore and practice the fundamental elements of fiction and identify and consider various forms of fiction, which may include short story, the novella, and flash fiction. They will apply insights concerning the elements of the craft and forms of fiction to their own work, the work of their peers, and published fiction.

Content: Students will build skills through writing exercises and the study of contemporary and classic fiction, culminating in the completion of several pieces of short fiction. The course combines lecture, discussion, reading, writing exercises and experiments, and other assignments.

Taught: Annually

Prerequisite: WRIT 3000 and WRIT 3120.

Credits: 4