CRW 3120 is an intermediate level fiction writing workshop for English majors. Our

focus will be on the close reading of contemporary fiction. We will explore fiction theory

and study the short story for its elements: character, plot, setting, point of view, and

more. We will also learn to read, analyze, and critique our own work and the work of our

peers.

In this workshop course we will write stories and read those written by our peers. We will get to know each other, share our love of literature, and trade story ideas before we begin reading and critiquing each other's work in earnest. You will be expected to participate in this discussion in three ways: as readers you will be expected to read, consider, and discuss a wide range of contemporary short stories; as writers you will be expected to produce one complete full-length, fully revised short story (length will be approximately 4,000 words) which will be discussed in workshop; and as peer editors you will be expected to produce thoughtful critiques of all work put forward in workshop (as many as fifteen or more comprehensive critiques) and to actively participate in discussion.

CRW 4122 is an advanced fiction writing workshop. Our focus will be on the close

reading of contemporary fiction. We will explore fiction theory and study the short

story for its elements: character, plot, setting, dialogue, point of view, etc. We will

also learn to read, analyze, and criticize our own work and the work of our peers.

Finally, taking into consideration writing as a craft, we will study the art of revision.