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.
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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 with 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 2012: March 14th to May 19th

Section A: Wednesday evenings (7:00 PM - 9:30 PM)
10 weeks from March 14th to May 16th (Course Code: FW103)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section B: Thursday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
10 weeks from March 15th to May 17th (Course Code: FW104)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section C: Saturday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
10 weeks from March 17th to May 19th (Course Code: FW105)
Location: ELC Learning Center

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 Center during the payment dates shown below (you can come in person or send someone).

Tuition payment for the Spring Session 2012 will take place from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, from Monday, February 20th through Monday, February 27th, 2012.  Payments will be received in the Registration Office at the ELC Learning Center.  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.)