Short Fiction Workshop
You've learned basic tools for fiction writing and are ready to tackle more advanced writing techniques. Hone and finesse your writing skills by exploring point of view and sense of place, crafting a scene, using narration techniques and creating compelling dialogue. Discuss effective ways to infuse manuscripts with your personal style. Enhance your weekly writing assignments through guided exercises and workshop discussions of student and published work. Learn to critically read the writing of others and how to respond with thoughtful feedback. Suggestions and encouragement are emphasized to help you build confidence and push your writing to the next level.
Note: Short Fiction Workshop is the new title for the revised course Advanced Fiction: Writer's Craft Workshop.
Prerequisite:
Tools of the Writer's Craft or equivalent. Basic writing skills, some writing experience and a good command of the English language.
Instructor(s):
Jodi Angel, M.A.,
had her first collection of short stories, The History of Vegas, published in 2005 by Chronicle Books. The collection was named as on of The San Francisco Chronicle's Best Books of 2005 as well as a Los Angeles Times Book Review Discovery. Her short story "Portions" was selected for Special Mention for the 2007 Pushcart Prize and has been adapted into an independent short film. Her work has appeared in Zoetrope: All-Story, The Sycamore Review and Carve Magazine, among other publications. She currently teaches literature and fiction writing at UC Davis and Sacramento City College.When:
Jan. 19- March 9: Tues., 6-9 p.m. (March 9: 6-10 p.m.)
Where:
Sutter Square Galleria, 2901 K St, Sacramento, CA
Directions:
Fee:
$350.00 ($375.00 if postmarked after 01/05/2010).
Special Discount fee:
$337.50 for organizations enrolling three or more people at the same time in the same course. All registrations must be submitted at the same time and fees paid with one check, credit card or purchase order.
Credit:
2.5 quarter units academic credit, X410.8
Required textbooks:
Best American Short Stories 2009 by Alice Sebold ISBN 9780618792252 and The Longman Guide to Intermediate and Advanced Fiction Writing by Sarah Stone and Ron Nyren ISBN 9780205530120. Buy these books from the UC Davis Bookstore.
Section:
093WRT142
