76-260 Introduction to Writing Fiction

9 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This is an introduction to the reading and writing of short fiction. Character development and the creation of scenes will be the principal goals in the writing of short stories during the course of the semester. Revisions of the stories will constitute a major part of the final grade. Reading assignments will illustrate the different elements of fiction reviewed and practiced, and students will analyze and discuss stories from a writer's point of view.

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025

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