ENGL 237 - Writing Fiction I

5 CR

Focuses on the craft of the short story. Covers plot, scene, character, dialogue, voice and tone. Students write and critique short fiction and read the work of established short story writers. Suitable for beginning or advanced writers.

Recommended: ENGL 101 placement or higher.
Course Outcomes

Distinguish between plot and story
Show, rather than tell, by using specific details, naming nouns and strong, active verbs
Develop scenes
Create believable characters through description, action, scene, and dialogue
Establish and sustain a point of view
Create and sustain tension
Control sentence structure, length and word choice to create a particular tone and mood
Critique, revise, and edit works in progress

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