Introduction to Fiction Writing

Harvard Extension School

CREA E-25

Section 1

CRN 26783

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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.

Instructor Info

Ben Parson, MFA

Preceptor in Expository Writing, Harvard University


Meeting Info

Th 1:30pm - 3:30pm (1/27 - 5/17)

Participation Option: Online Synchronous

Deadlines

Last day to register: January 22, 2025

Notes

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

Syllabus

All Sections of this Course

CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
16814 1 Online Synchronous William Holinger Waitlisted T 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sep 3 to Dec 20
33954 1 On Campus Mary Walsh Field not found in response. MTWTh 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Jul 15 to Aug 8
26783 1 Online Synchronous Ben Parson Open Th 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Jan 26 to May 17

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