Writing Genre Fiction: Science Fiction, Mystery, Romance and More

One joy of writing fiction is the many kinds of stories you can tell. In this class, you will explore several popular genres of fiction—literary, mystery, thriller, science fiction, fantasy, horror and romance. Learn techniques that are essential to all fiction while examining the characteristics, conventions and reader expectations associated with each particular genre. Receive guidance with the writing process, develop self-assessment and critical skills and prepare for publication of your manuscript. As you write and revise a short story or chapters of a novel, you will acquire an understanding of the basic elements of fiction writing and of your own viewpoint and skills as a writer.