The main goal of this class is to begin to learn how to write short stories, bearing in mind that learning how to write is an ongoing process. We’ll undertake this goal by discussing concepts behind writing and reading fiction, as well as by analyzing published fiction. You will be expected to complete weekly writing exercises (1-3 pages), with an emphasis on creative techniques and crafts. By the end of the quarter, you will have workshopped a draft of your short story, and handed in a revised final version (10-15 pages).

Book List
-Course packet to be picked up at the Ave Copy Center
Steele, Alexander, Ed. Writing Fiction: The Practical Guide from New York's Acclaimed Creative Writing School. New York: Bloomsbury, 2003.