CT-11079

Writing Fiction

Learn fiction writing with an award-winning author

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Theatre Arts
  • Registration Deadline: Mon, Sep 9, 2024
  • Skill Level: Beginner
  • Duration: 8 weeks
  • Spots per Offering: 12
  • Prerequisites: None

About this class

Whether you’re an experienced writer or new to the craft, this short fiction workshop is an opportunity to explore, experiment, and expand your storytelling. Each class will feature a short lecture on an element of craft, a writing exercise, and a round of sharing and feedback on participants’ works in progress. Participants will have an opportunity to bring in 1,000 words at least twice over the course of the 8-week workshop.

Week 1: Character
Week 2: Setting and description
Week 3: Dialogue
Week 4: Voice/Tone
Week 5: Conflict
Week 6: Theme
Week 7: Structure
Week 8: Revision

Fee

  • Group Fee Withdrawal Fee
  • U of T students & HH members

    $60.00

    $6.00

  • Under 29 / over 65

    $100.00

    $10.00

  • General public

    $200.00

    $20.00

Note:

Deadline to withdraw from this class is 5:00 pm on Sept. 4. A $6 / $10 / $20 withdrawal fee applies.

What You'll Learn

  • Introductory elements of crafting fiction
  • How to approach fiction writing
  • Literary devices and writing tools 
  • Consistency in your writing practice

Offerings

  • Day of Week Date Time Instructor Format Room
    • Mondays
    Sep 9 – Nov 4, 2024 6:30 – 8:30 pm In-person
    Board Room
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