An introductory course in the elements of fiction writing, conducted through writing exercises, workshops and assigned readings. Each week will focus on a different point of craft or technique (dramatic scene, style, revision, etc.). Students do not need any prior experience writing fiction specifically. We'll look at how to discover, develop and set the working habits of the kind of writer you are, and question what we think of as fictions and how they can be made.
Application Procedure:
To apply, please send a sample of what you consider to be your best writing: stories, excerpts from novels, essays, critical papers, serial blog postings (please print these out or format them in MSWord or rtf), letters, and poetry. Your submission should be no longer than 12 pages double-spaced and typed, and if you are submitting a part of something longer, please include a short synopsis of 1-3 paragraphs. Submit work either by email to me at achee@amherst.edu, or by regular mail to
Creative Writing Center
Box 2235
Amherst College
Amherst, MA 01002
Mark your submission Fiction 1 and include your email contact information and telephone number. Members of the class will be notified directly and the final class list will be posted by 8AM Sept. 3rd on my office door at Webster 214.
Please apply no later than Sept. 2.
