ENGH 497: Topics in Creative Writing

ENGH 497-001: Writing the Book: Novels
(Fall 2020)

Section Information for Fall 2020

Over the course of the semester you will work on a novel. You will meet with me once every week or two weeks to discuss sections that are ready for close reading/line edits. Theses sections should be chapter or story-length. Sections must be submitted to me at least a day or two before our meetings. Once your projects are up and running, I'll facilitate a few small group sessions (3 students per) for additional feedback. Ideally, our meetings will be in person, but it will be easy to transition to online or by phone conferencing if needed.
 
How to apply for permission to register:
If you’ve never taken a class with me before, email me a 1-page proposal of what you plan to write about and a sample of your fiction. 

If I already know your writing, send a 1-page proposal only.

ENGH 497 001 enrollment is controlled. Email Laura Scott at lscott@gmu.edu for permission to enroll.

Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Intensive practice in creative writing and study of creative process. Workshop course. Concentrates on specialized literary type other than short story or poetry such as playwriting, screenwriting, children's literature, travel literature, autobiography, gothic novel, or translation. Notes: For students already writing original creative work. Students must submit typed manuscript at least one week before registration. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 12 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: ENGH 396 or equivalent and manuscript review. Enrollment is controlled. Contact instructor for manuscript guidelines.
Schedule Type: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Lecture, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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