CT-11079

Writing Fiction

Learn fiction writing with an award-winning author

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Theatre Arts
  • Registration Deadline: Mon, May 6, 2024
  • Skill Level: Beginner
  • Duration: 6 weeks
  • Spots per Offering: 14
  • 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 each over the course of the 6-week workshop. Week 4 (June 3) class will be a virtual class on Zoom. Link for this class will be sent to all people enrolled prior to the date.

Week 1: Character
Week 2: Setting and description
Week 3: Dialogue
Week 4: Voice/Tone (Virtual Class)
Week 5: Conflict
Week 6: Structure

Fee

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

    $36.00

    $5.00

  • Under 29 years over 65

    $60.00

    $5.00

  • General public

    $120.00

    $6.00

Note:

Deadline to withdraw from this class is 5:00 pm on May 2. A $5 / $5 / $6 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
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