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IMF 51671 Fiction: Craft Foundations

IMF 51671 Fiction: Craft Foundations

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Instructor

Christopher Candice

Class Type 

Craft

Course Description

This course is an in-depth study of foundational craft elements for writing fiction. Topics include: characterization, point-of-view, plot/structure/narrative, style, and voice. Includes theory and application through creative writing exercises, focused discussions of applicable short stories, and two full-length creative projects. Fulfills foundations class requirement for students declaring a Fiction emphasis for the MFA in Writing degree.

Textbook

The Way of the Writer
Johnson
ISBN 9781501147227