Introduction to Fiction Writing

Harvard Summer School

CREA S-25

Section 2

CRN 33954

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Students learn and practice the fundamentals of writing fiction—character, plot, dialogue, description, style—in a workshop setting. By discussing and analyzing published short fiction (our list may include such writers as James Baldwin, Junot Diaz, and Jhumpa Lahiri), students learn the narrative techniques and strategies of creative writers. This course is intended for those who write regularly and wish to develop their skills, talents, and voices.

Instructor Info

Mary Sullivan Walsh, BA

Author and Freelance Editor


Meeting Info

MTWTh 12:00pm - 2:30pm (7/14 - 8/7)

Participation Option: On Campus

Deadlines

Last day to register: June 16, 2025

Syllabus

All Sections of this Course

CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
26783 1 Online Synchronous Ben Parson Open Th 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Jan 25 to May 15
35912 1 On Campus Ben Parson Field not found in response. MW 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Jun 22 to Aug 7
16814 1 Online Synchronous William Holinger Open T 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sep 1 to Dec 19
33954 2 On Campus Mary Walsh Field not found in response. MTWTh 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Jul 13 to Aug 6

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