This course can only be taken as part of the Certificate in Writing.
Well-crafted, powerful fiction never falls out of fashion. Whether you want to write like the greats of the past, emulate the best authors of today or forge your own unique style, you’ll need to learn how writing great fiction works from the inside out.
In this course, you’ll gain an overview of the key elements of storytelling craft. We’ll explore the foundations of American literary themes and the convention of realism. You’ll learn how to use an inciting incident to establish a story situation, and discover techniques for adding detail to create atmosphere and setting. Hone your writing and make your prose come alive.
Beginning and intermediate writers of fiction.
You’ll be introduced to the peer writing workshop process.
To earn the Certificate in Writing, complete any three courses in two years or less.
You should register for all courses individually; there is no application process for the certificate program.
General
The Art of Writing
Business Writing: Reports, Proposals & Documents
Self-Publishing: Bringing Your Book to Market
Fiction
Fiction Writing: Craft
Fiction Writing: The Novel
Fiction Writing: Character
Nonfiction
Memoir Writing: Finding Your Story
Memoir Writing: Structuring Your Story
Memoir Writing: Writing Your Story
Women's Personal Essay Writing: A Workshop
Children’s Literature
Writing Children’s Literature: Picture Books
Screenwriting
Screenwriting: Storytelling
Screenwriting: Character & Plot
Screenwriting: Completing Your Script
Learn how to capture your reader’s imagination from the first sentence, and customize the curriculum to fit your writing ambitions.
Learn developmental editing skills by working on manuscripts, book proposals, article pitches and letters to the author.
Our enrollment coaches can help you determine if the Fiction Writing: Craft course is right for you. Your coach can also support you as you enroll. Start the conversation!
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