Whether we are wrestling with the sacred or the profane, creative writing is always an adventure of the soul. Storylines, poetic images, characters, phrases – they waltz onto our pages as if from nowhere. Or, we think we are writing about something familiar, and then our writing takes a turn toward the unknown, it deepens, […]
Intermediate
FILLED – Advanced Fiction MS – F302F18
This is a craft-focused workshop geared to the advanced short story and novel writer. Workshop time is spent sharing and discussing participants’ material in a respectful and constructive atmosphere intended to elevate the caliber of the work. We will go deeply into the more challenging problems of fiction writing such as story structure, subplot, pacing, […]
FILLED – Playwriting for Everyone – PL110F18
Theatre magic can only happen when there’s real magic on the page. Do you have a story that’s begging to be turned into a great play? Or do you have a play that you want to develop? In this class, whether you’re a seasoned theatre pro, or a passionate novice, we’ll help you take your […]
FILLED – Flash Fiction (All Levels) – F230F18
Flash fictions are no different than regular short stories or even novels. They’re just shorter – and therefore fit more easily into our crowded lives. The bulk of our class time will be devoted to the students’ own writing. We’ll concentrate on a variety of topics – plot, characterization, setting, narrative point of view, diction, […]
Advanced Beginner and Intermediate Fiction – F102F18
This workshop will offer guidance and encouragement for students who wish to embrace the joyful art of writing fiction. Through the combination of stimulating in-class exercises and pieces prepared at home, participants will learn the basic building blocks of writing craft, such as: character, plot, maintaining narrative tension, setting, point of view and sensory description. By sharing work in a […]