Creative Writing 101: 6 Weeks (Self-Paced) (Live Online)

Are you eager to test the waters of creative writing but not sure where to start, or how? Have you written previously but been away for a while and hope to dip back in?Here you will be guided surely and safely into the writing life. There’s no pressure to work on a specific project or even settle on which type of creative writing you prefer. The idea is to explore—see with a writer’s eyes, spark ideas to life, gain confidence, and experiment with both fiction and nonfiction.Creative writing is one of the most fulfilling ways to express yourself, and you’re never too young or too old to give it a try. Come on in. The water’s fine.Notes:This course includes both fiction and nonfiction prose.The 101 courses do not include workshopping of student projects, but students write and receive feedback on writing exercises and assignments.SyllabusIntroduction to Creative Writing:The importance of having fun with writing. Exploration of the cornerstones of creative writing—observation, imagination, language.Show and Tell:Understanding the difference between showing and telling. Techniques for showing—sensory, specificity, scenes.Individuality:The power of a journal. Writing what you know. Writing what you want to know. Finding your individual voice.Fiction:The types and forms of fiction. Where to find fiction ideas. The basics of creating a story—characters, plot, point of view.Nonfiction:Exploration of three types of creative nonfiction writing—memoir, personal essays, narrative nonfiction. Where to find nonfiction ideas.Getting Better:Good habits. Battling the blank page. Revision. Reading as a writer. Where to go next?Note: Content may vary among individual classes.Important:Schedule posted is the Start and End date of the class. You may access the class at any time, day or night, within the schedule provided. Please see Online Class Delivery for more details.Registrants will receive email instructions and information on how to access the online classroom.