Intro to Fiction - Spring 2025 (FULL)

NOTE: This class is now full, and we are no longer accepting registrations. Sorry! In the meantime, we invite you to check out our other offerings, sign up for our newsletter, and become a member to be the first to hear about newly added classes.

This class will explore the components of fiction (e.g., voice, dialogue, plot) in a variety of short stories and observe how short story writing has evolved through literary history. Participants will use knowledge, writing exercises, and discussions from the class to write their own story or build on a project they already have. Instruction will include assigned readings from great writers (traditionally published and from online magazines), stimulating writing prompts, and encouraging discussions about celebrated short stories to help reflect on what makes meaningful and effective work.

Each week we will focus on a different element of fiction such as voice, dialogue, plot, character, and setting, through brief lectures and examples from short stories. Writing prompts will be given to help stimulate writing practice and craft new work. Participants will be given opportunities to share their work and receive brief feedback to help magnify their writing strengths and review what works for readers. Writers will walk away with a better sense of how each element of fiction can strengthen a story and what their own writing may be asking of them to better communicate their story.  Whether you are brand new to fiction writing, need inspiration, or looking to polish up on fiction fundamentals, you are welcome to Introduction to Fiction: Components of Short Stories.

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Details: Intro to Fiction takes place Mondays, January 6, January 13, (not January 20), January 27, February 3, February 10, and February 17 from 6:30-8:30pm online via Zoom.

Prerequisite: None.

Genre: Fiction

Level: Emerging

Format: Generative Workshop

Location: This class takes place online via Zoom

Size: Limited to 12 participants (including scholarships).

Scholarships: Two scholarship spots are available for this class for writers in Northeast Ohio. Apply by December 16.

Cancellations & Refunds: Cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the first class meeting to receive a full refund. Email info@litcleveland.org.

NOTE: This class is now full and we are no longer accepting registrations. Sorry! In the meantime, we invite you to check out our other offerings, sign up for our newsletter, and become a member to be the first to hear about newly added classes.

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NOTE: This class is now full and we are no longer accepting registrations. Sorry! In the meantime, we invite you to check out our other offerings, sign up for our newsletter, and become a member to be the first to hear about newly added classes.

NOTE: This class is now full and we are no longer accepting registrations. Sorry! In the meantime, we invite you to check out our other offerings, sign up for our newsletter, and become a member to be the first to hear about newly added classes.

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NOTE: This class is now full and we are no longer accepting registrations. Sorry! In the meantime, we invite you to check out our other offerings, sign up for our newsletter, and become a member to be the first to hear about newly added classes.

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