Fiction Writing: Building A Compelling Story
Intensive workshop (suitable for beginner to advanced students)
Taught by Joshua Edwards and Lynn Xu, or Rashmi Jolly Dalai, or David Perry, or Sawako Nakayasu.
Click here for Joshua and Lynn's profiles.
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Click here for David's profile.
Click here for Sawako's profile.

This course is for anyone who is interested in the skills and art involved in building a good story.  All good and memorable stories, unlike the reality on which they are based, contain key, unavoidable elements: well-rounded characters, a relatable premise, an interesting setting, appropriate pacing, central and compelling conflict, and a strong story-writing voice.  This course will break down these elements through short lectures and illustrative reading and writing exercises.  Writers will also be given an opportunity to read, write, and workshop with a group of writing enthusiasts under the guidance of a seasoned author.  Our main goal is to provide students with a practical understanding of the principles and practices of fiction writing.  We will read key works together from the perspective of the writer and together find the inspiration to create, experiment, and become comfortable different narrative voices and personas.  This course is highly interactive, where students brainstorm, share ideas, and give and receive constructive criticism.  Students should be prepared to read 15 – 20 pages of text prior to each class, to participate in class discussion, to write or substantially edit at least ten pages of text a week, and be open to providing constructive commentary on your classmates' work in a supportive environment.

Course Title: Fiction Writing
Tuition Fee: RMB 3200

Spring Session 2010: March 10th to May 15th

Section E: Wednesday evenings (7:00 PM - 9:30 PM)  Registration Closed
10 weeks from March 10th to May 12th (Course Code: FW107)
Location: ELC Learning Annex

Section F: Thursday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)  Registration Closed
10 weeks from March 11th to May 13th (Course Code: FW108)
Location: ELC Learning Annex

Section G: Saturday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)  Registration Closed
10 weeks from March 13th to May 15th (Course Code: FW109)
Location: ELC Learning Annex

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE

Registration Procedure:
Please register online first to reserve your place.  You will then receive a confirmation email with further details.  Next, payment must be made on site at the ELC Learning Annex during the payment dates shown below (you can come in person or send someone).

Tuition payment for the Spring Session 2010 will take place on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, February 26th, 27th, 28th, and March 1st, 2010, between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m..  Payments will be received in Ground-Floor Classroom at our ELC Learning Annex.  Click here for map.

Please note: classes are kept small for the students' benefit (generally between 8 and 12 people).  Register early to reserve your place.  Payment must be received on time to complete your enrollment and maintain your reservation in the class(es) for which you have registered.  (Any course that does not meet sufficient enrollment may be cancelled and a full refund provided upon presentation of your original receipt.)
 

For detailed information, please feel free to contact one of our program coordinators: Telephone: 55889133 Fax: 55889133 EMAIL: inquiry(at)shanghai-classes.com
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