From Memoir to Dystopian: Writing Short Fiction Across Genres

Course Description

This course is for aspiring creative writers, providing a brief overview of various short forms in various genres: flash fiction, short stories, memoirs, dystopias, and more. Built on an experiential learning model, this course will teach students how to precisely and concisely communicate complex emotions and ideas. Exercises will include hands-on activities, interactive games, workshopping, and short readings from texts such as "The Hunger Games" and Stephen King’s "On Writing." Over the week, students will work towards the drafting and workshopping of a creative writing project, equipping them with a toolkit of skills, including public speaking, collaboration, and written communication.

Biography

We are both English students and creative writers with A+ GPAs (9.7 and 9.2), literary awards, and publications across genres (i.e., short stories and poetry). We both have experience teaching seminar classes, leading discussions, and workshopping creative pieces.