Complete short exercises and assignments to jumpstart new story ideas
Explore plot, point of view, setting, description, and more
Get tips on rewriting and revising drafts
Draft and revise at least one new short story
About this course:
It is said that all of us have locked inside at least one good story to tell. Through lectures on craft, short writing exercises, assignments and discussion, you learn how to tell yours. Topics include plot, point-of-view, setting, description, conflict, characterization, dialogue, tension, rewriting and submission strategies. The course goal is to draft and revise at least one short story. This course is a prerequisite for students who are continuing in the short-fiction sequence.
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 January 22, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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 21, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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.
The Best American Short Stories 2021
by Editor: Jesmyn Ward
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
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Apr 3, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLARolfe Hall 3108
Discussion
Thu Apr 10, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLARolfe Hall 3108
Discussion
Thu Apr 17, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLARolfe Hall 3108
Discussion
Thu Apr 24, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLARolfe Hall 3108
Discussion
Thu May 1, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLARolfe Hall 3108
Discussion
Thu May 8, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLARolfe Hall 3108
Discussion
Thu May 15, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLARolfe Hall 3108
Discussion
Thu May 22, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLARolfe Hall 3108
Discussion
Thu May 29, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLARolfe Hall 3108
Discussion
Thu Jun 5, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLARolfe Hall 3108
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Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Wed Apr 2, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Apr 9, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Apr 16, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Apr 23, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Apr 30, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed May 7, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed May 14, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed May 21, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed May 28, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jun 4, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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