CRW 4120 Stuckey-French

In this class we’ll focus on the writing process, emphasizing revision. First you’ll write four two-page starter stories, and then develop a complete short story using one of them. You’ll have the opportunity to revise this story three times over the course of the semester, workshopping early versions in a small group, a later version with the entire class, and then reading a final version aloud at the end of the semester, receiving my feedback throughout the process. In addition, each week we’ll be analyzing/discussing published short stories--some by former FSU undergrads.

Because this is an advanced class, we'll brush up on the basics and then move beyond them to explore some of the subtleties of the craft. What risks do successful writers take and how can you learn from them? What risks might you take in your own fiction? How can you make your own fiction as dramatic, intense and engaging as possible? Our goal is the creation of a community of writers who can learn from and help each other. Courage, honesty and dedication are expected.