COM 218 - Fiction Writing

3 Credit Hours

This course is designed to teach the beginning writer the foundations of fictional writing through a concentration on the short story genre. Critical analysis of contemporary and classic fiction will foster students’ ability to read like writers and, in turn, critically fashion their own prose. Students will begin to develop their art by writing creative scenes focusing on a limited number of literary devices and, then, will write complete and original short stories. Guided by continual oral and written critiques from both the instructor and peers, students will learn to refine their work through the revision process.

Prerequisite(s): COM 121 or COM 122

Semesters Offered: Fall/Spring/Online