This workshop is geared to the previously “intermediate” writer who is ready to move on to the next level in the process of fiction writing. Each week, participants will share a brief excerpt from an ongoing novel or short story project, and the instructor will lead a constructive discussion of the manuscript, highlighting its positive […]
Chris Belden
Chris Belden is the author of two novels, Shriver (2015) and Carry-on (2012). A film version of Shriver is under development with independent filmmaker Michael Maren through Big Fan Films. His story collection The Floating Lady of Lake Tawaba (2014) won the Fairfield/New Rivers Book Prize (Dani Shapiro, judge). His essay "Inside Words: How to Teach Writing in Prison" won the 2013 Bechtel Prize from Teachers & Writers Collaborative (Susan Orlean, judge). He has an MFA from Fairfield University, and has taught writing at Fairfield U. as well as at such less traditional venues as senior centers, soup kitchens and a maximum security prison.
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Advanced Fiction MS
This is a craft-focused workshop geared to the advanced fiction writer. By “advanced,” we mean writers who have had workshop experience and are currently at work on a novel or short stories. Workshop time is spent sharing and discussing participants’ material in a respectful and constructive atmosphere intended to elevate the caliber of the work. […]
Special Westport Writers’ Fundraiser!
Chris Belden in Conversation with Dani Shapiro Join Chris Belden, our Advanced Fiction instructor, as he talks with author Dani Shapiro about writing and teaching. Proceeds from this event will help us retain our instructors, and enable us to fulfill our mission to provide high quality workshops to anyone who could benefit from the power […]
Advanced Fiction MS – F302S20
This is a craft-focused workshop geared to the advanced fiction writer. By “advanced,” we mean writers who have had workshop experience and are currently at work on a novel or short stories. Workshop time is spent sharing and discussing participants’ material in a respectful and constructive atmosphere intended to elevate the caliber of the work. […]
Upper Level Fiction MS – F201S20
This workshop is geared to the previously “intermediate” writer who is ready to move on to the next level in the process of fiction writing. Each week, participants will share a brief excerpt from an ongoing novel or short story project, and the instructor will lead a constructive discussion of the manuscript, highlighting its positive […]