Introduction to Fiction Writing

Harvard Extension School

CREA E-25

Section 1

CRN 16814

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A workshop for writers with little or no experience in writing fiction. The course focuses on elements of fiction including narrative voice, dialogue, character, point of view, description, and structure. Students are asked to read and discuss fiction by major writers, to critique each other's work, and to write and revise at least one short story. Requirements also include several short writing exercises.

Credits: 4

Term

Fall Term 2025

Part of Term

Full Term

Format

Live Attendance Web Conference

Credit Status

Undergraduate

Section Status

Open

Instructor Info

William Holinger, MA

Director, Secondary School Program, Harvard Summer School

Meeting Info

T 6:00pm - 8:00pm (9/2 - 12/20)

Participation Option: Online Synchronous

Deadlines

Last day to register:

Notes

This course meets via web conference. Students must attend and participate at the scheduled meeting time. See minimum technology requirements.

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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 26 to May 16
16814	1	Online Synchronous	William Holinger	Open	T 6:00pm - 8:00pm	Sep 2 to Dec 20

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Bachelor’s Degree Program