Stanford Summer Session

Summer Course: Fiction Writing Online

Stanford, USA

DURATION

8 Weeks

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

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EARLIEST START DATE

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TUITION FEES

USD 7,325

STUDY FORMAT

Distance Learning

Key Summary

About: This summer course offers an engaging online experience in fiction writing. Students will explore various writing techniques, develop unique narratives, and enhance their storytelling prowess through guided exercises and critiques. The course is designed for both beginners and those looking to refine their skills in creating compelling fiction.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in writing, editing, publishing, or teaching. This course can also benefit those interested in creative industries or seeking to enhance writing skills for personal projects.

Introduction

An online workshop course that explores the ways in which writers of fiction have used language to examine the world, create compelling characters, and move readers. We will begin by studying a selection of stories that demonstrate the many techniques writers use to create fictional worlds; we'll use these stories as models for writing exercises and short assignments, leading to a full story draft.

We will study figurative language, character and setting development, and dramatic structure, among other elements of story craft. Then, each student will submit a full draft and receive feedback from the instructor and his/her classmates. This course is taught entirely online but retains the feel of a traditional classroom. Optional synchronous elements such as discussion and virtual office hours provide the student with direct interaction with both the instructor and his/her classmates.

Details

ENGLISH 90V

Class Number: 23294
Course Cost: $7325.00
Population: Undergraduate
Units: 5
Interest Area: Writing and Public Speaking
Course Format & Length: Online, 8 weeks
Instructors: Whitmore, R.

Events and Engagement

Workshops

Hosted through the Summer Academic Resource Center (SARC), we offer a variety of educational workshops to complement your academic pursuits. Presenters varying from Stanford affiliates, community partners, and graduate tutors will cover a wide range of topics from academic skills to career exploration. Past workshops included college preparedness, software exploration, and building your professional network.

Stanford Spaces

Explore the intellectual ecosystem of the Stanford campus. Tour museums like the Cantor Arts Center, visit unique campus spaces like the d.school, Frost Amphitheater, and O’Donohue Family Farm, and get to know the unique community of companies and innovators that gather at Stanford Research Park.

Stanford Voices

These small gatherings give you an opportunity to connect with Stanford faculty, fellows, and alumni to hear about their work or research, as well as the road that brought them there. Ask questions and continue your intellectual exploration—whether you're taking a course on the topic this summer or just curious.

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