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Fiction Writing
Develop characters, plot, and other elements to create a great story
Course Details
You want to write fiction. Whether you're trying your hand at a short story, novella, novel, or screenplay, this course will show you how to build on what you have, starting with character development, then studying the principals of narrative structure as they relate to character motive. By focusing your imagination in specific directions and rediscovering your innate knowledge of how stories work, you will be able to turn your ideas into a substantial piece of fiction, with all the right peaks and troughs. The fundamentals of fiction (character, plot, setting, theme, viewpoint, and dialogue) will be explored through a series of lectures and assignments. Your work will be analyzed every week on the discussion board. You will also be encouraged to keep a daily journal so as to develop your powers of observation and a repository of language and ideas. In this class, you will learn: By the end of class, you will have:
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Instructor Bio He has taught screenwriting at beginners, intermediate, advanced, and master class levels at NYU for seven years. Andrew is a busy screenwriting consultant and script doctor and has two films currently in development. He also teaches creative fiction and nonfiction. Andrew is an Englishman who has lived in New York for eighteen years. Andrew Craft's Courses Testimonials Andrew provides great context and content, engages each attendee individually and personally, and is a highly entertaining and informative teacher. -- Beth Amorosi"Andrew is insightful and experienced -- he immediately understands what each writer is trying to capture and offers spot-on advice on how to take that story to the next level!" -- Jessica Dang "When it comes to working with a wide range of story ideas in the classroom, Andrew is a master craftsman." -- Steve Govoni, president, Connecticut Center for Patient Safety "Andrew is at the top of his game. He is a talented, lively, well-informed teacher who brings perspicacity and humor to his teaching. I'm already on my way to writing my story thanks to him." -- Susan Schwartzman, Susan Schwartzman Public Relations "Andrew not only knows his stuff, but he knows how to teach it." -- Nelly Sidoti "Andrew was very good at guiding us towards the individual solutions we needed. He gave us the necessary tools to take this to the next level." -- Ann Cooper "I found myself looking forward to this class all week. Andrew gave us invaluable writing tools in a safe, fun, non-competitive environment." -- Wendy Newman "If you love memoirs and essays and are nurturing dreams of being the next Laurie Notaro or David Sedaris, this is definitely the course for you." -- Diane Shipley "Andrew gave me a whole new tool kit to take away and use for life. He is wonderful." -- Susan Reiss "I learned how to approach, develop, reshape, and polish a personal essay for publication. Most importantly, Andrew taught us to trust our own voices, which was quite liberating." -- Joanne Hinkel "Andrew creates a very welcoming environment. He holds his course together and every discussion ends with a well-earned lesson." -- Joseph Casey "Andrew was a wealth of information. He was honest, personable, and so helpful." -- Pam Guilmain "Andrew brought out the best in us as writers and genuinely cares about our progress. His emphasis on the structure of the story was priceless." -- Laura Moretz "Andrew has the patience and insight to make any writer feel that their story is worthwhile and worth the hard work it takes to bring it to fruition." -- Claudia Perry "Andrew's class gave me the inspiration and structure to get my project onto paper. I left on such a roll. The lectures are clear, smart, fresh, and relevant. Anyone who is committed to writing their story will leave with a sense that they can make their memoir a reality." -- Melissa Renzi |
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