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Have you ever read a story and wondered, How did the author do that? With professional writer Cassandra Rose Clarke as your guide, experience reading through the eyes of a writer. This course will dive into a broad selection of award-winning contemporary short fiction, drawing from Pushcart Prize winners, “Best American” series selections and genre fiction award nominees to offer insight into how stories work. The instructor will lead participants through an examination of craft elements such as story structure, characterization, voice, description and more. Non-writers as well as practicing and aspiring writers are welcome in this accessible course.

 

You may also be interested in Ms. Clarke’s writing course, Creative Writing Critique Workshop.

 

Course Details


 

Cassandra Rose Clarke, M.A., is a narrative designer who adapts novels for online gaming scripts. Ms. Clarke is also former acting executive director and instructor with Writespace. She holds a master’s degree in writing from The University of Texas at Austin and has attended the Clarion West Writers Workshop in Seattle. Her work has placed in the Rhysling Awards and been nominated for the Philip K. Dick Award, the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award, the Pushcart Prize and YALSA’s Best Fiction for Young Adults. Ms. Clarke’s short fiction has appeared in Strange Horizons and Daily Science Fiction, and she has a “Star Trek” tie-in novel forthcoming in 2021.


 

Online: Synchronous
This course will be delivered in a synchronous format online. Registered participants will receive login instructions to the course page, which will provide access to the virtual classroom link and other resources.

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