English 243A

Other Readings and Media

Book List: To be arranged

Description

A graduate-level fiction workshop. Students will write fiction, produce critiques of work submitted to the workshop, and participate in discussions about the theory and practice of writing. We’ll also read published fiction and essays about writing from various sources. Students will produce at least 40 pages of fiction over the course of the semester.

Undergraduates are welcome to apply. Please note that the class will assume prior experience with workshops, and familiarity with the basic elements of fiction and the critical vocabulary used by writers to analyze narrative. Class attendance is mandatory.

To be considered for admission to this class, please submit 15 photocopied pages of your fiction, along with an application form, to Professor Chandra’s mailbox in 322 Wheeler, BY 4:00 P.M., TUESDAY, APRIL 21, AT THE LATEST.

Be sure to read the paragraph concerning creative writing courses on page 1 of this Announcement of Classes for further information regarding enrollment in such courses!