Introduction to Writing Fiction
X464 (2 semester units in English)
An elective in the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program in WritingLearn the basic concepts and techniques of writing fiction, with
the aim of heightening your sense of language and developing
your ability to solve problems of structure, characterization,
viewpoint, story line, imagery, dialogue, and believability. The
instructor evaluates your manuscripts and allows time for
classroom discussion. The course is recommended for those
without previous writing experience.
Enrollment is limited.
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MIMI ALBERT, M.F.A., is a novelist, writer of short fiction and nonfiction, book reviewer, and teacher of creative writing. She has published two novels, The Second Story Man and Skirts (Baskerville Press, Dallas). Both her novels and short fiction have won numerous honors. She has taught creative writing at UC Berkeley Extension for nearly 10 years.
- Online course: Internet access required
- Enroll anytime: You have 6 months to complete
- $550 (EDP 897371)
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Textbook(s) for this course:
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself into Print
Author: Renni Browne and Dave King
Publisher: HarperCollins
Edition: 2nd
Publication Year: 2004
ISBN: 0060545690
Sections closed for enrollment
Thurs. June 11, San Francisco
LILIANA LOOFBOUROW, M.F.A., received her M.F.A. in creative writing at the University of Alabama and is pursuing a doctorate in English at UC Berkeley. Prior to turning to writing, she studied neuroscience and music at USC.
- 10 meetings
- June 11 to Aug. 20: Thurs., 6:30-9:30 pm (no meeting on 1 day to be arranged)
- San Francisco: Room 216, Art and Design Center, 95 Third St.
- $470 (EDP 025114)
Wed. Oct. 7, Berkeley
MONICA WESOLOWSKA is a writer whose fiction has appeared in numerous journals and anthologies including The Carolina Quarterly, Quarter After Eight, Best New American Voices 2000, Beach: Stories by the Sand and Sea, and The Writing Path II: Poetry and Prose from Writers' Conferences. This year, her fiction has also been selected for the New Short Fiction Series of dramatic readings in Los Angeles. She is a recipient of a fiction fellowship from the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown.Revised class schedule in red.
- 10 meetings
- Oct. 7 to Dec. 16: Wed., 6:30-9:30 pm (no meeting Nov. 11)
- Berkeley: Room 209, UC Berkeley Extension, 1995 University Ave.
- $495 (EDP 021048)
