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Novel II

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WRITING X 411.2

Continue progress on your novel by deepening your understanding of craft as you work scene-by-scene through your book.

Duration
As few as 10 weeks
Units
3.0
Current Formats
Live Online
Online
Cost
Starting at $720.00

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What you can learn.

Make weekly progress on your novel draft, with a goal of writing 50 pages
Workshop novel excerpts in a supportive, collaborative environment
Learn about novel structure from a variety of sources
Develop and refine your own creative writing practice

About This Course

Armed with your overall concept and first chapter, you continue to develop your knowledge of craft by writing scenes using characters and situations from the projected novel and workshopping your in-progress work. Mini-lectures on the art of the novel, intuitive creative process and conventional vs. non-conventional approaches to novel structure also are covered. The goal is to complete 50 pages of your novel.
Prerequisites

WRITING X 411.1 Novel I or comparable workshop experience. 

Winter 2026 Schedule

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Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
406119
Fee:
$720.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required. 

This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.
 

 

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Tue Jan 6, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Jan 13, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Jan 20, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Jan 27, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Feb 3, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Feb 10, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Feb 17, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Feb 24, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Mar 3, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Mar 10, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thursday 5:00PM - 8:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
406118
Fee:
$720.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Remote Classroom
Updating...
Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. 

This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

 

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Thu Jan 8, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Jan 15, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Jan 22, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Jan 29, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Feb 5, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Feb 12, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Online
Thu Feb 19, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Online
Thu Feb 26, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Mar 5, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Mar 12, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
406117
Fee:
$720.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required live class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.