ENGL 3530 - Fiction Writing II: Time, Tone and Technique

3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.

In this continuation of Fiction Writing (ENGL 3510), students further develop their skills as creative writers by exploring techniques for writing short stories and novellas. Technical knowledge of fiction writing basics is expanded and more advanced techniques are practiced, including image patterning, compaction, control of narrative pacing, voice and narrative distance, a sophisticated understanding of time manipulation, creating a credible narrative consciousness within a work.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1100 and ENGL 1200 .