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Novel II

WRITING X 411.2

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

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In Person
Online
Live Online
Starting at $720.00
As few as 10 weeks
3.0

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. 

Fall 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Canceled
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Instructor: Wally Rudolph
399412
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: UCLA
Notes

No meeting November 28.

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

This course meets in person at the designated class meeting time and location. 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.

 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 17, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Oct 3, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1256
Discussion
Thu Oct 10, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1256
Discussion
Thu Oct 17, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1256
Discussion
Thu Oct 24, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1256
Discussion
Thu Oct 31, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1256
Discussion
Thu Nov 7, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1256
Discussion
Thu Nov 14, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1256
Discussion
Thu Nov 21, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1256
Discussion
Thu Dec 5, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1256
Discussion
Thu Dec 12, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1256
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Wait List
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Instructor: Jessica Barksdale
399411
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.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 16, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Beginnings, Middles and Ends by Nancy Kress
The Scene Book by Sandra Scofield

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Saturday 1:00PM - 4:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Noah Lemelson
400632
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Notes

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

This course meets in person at the designated class meeting time and location. 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.
 

 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 25, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Sat Jan 11, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Discussion
Sat Jan 18, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Discussion
Sat Jan 25, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Discussion
Sat Feb 1, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Discussion
Sat Feb 8, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Discussion
Sat Feb 15, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Discussion
Sat Feb 22, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Discussion
Sat Mar 1, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Discussion
Sat Mar 8, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Discussion
Sat Mar 15, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Francesca Lia Block
400631
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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.

 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 22, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Wed Jan 8, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jan 15, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jan 22, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jan 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Feb 5, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Feb 12, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Feb 19, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Feb 26, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Mar 5, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Mar 12, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Jacquelyn Stolos
400630
Fee:
$720.00
Onlineformat icon
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.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 22, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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