Fiction Writing: September 30–December 2
Learn the art of writing from a master at his craft
Service Description
Through the magic of imagination, fiction takes us deep inside worlds and into the lives of characters. This workshop course teaches students to recognize the qualities that make for spellbinding fiction, including the natural rhythm and tone, mapping the structure, and shaping the content. The short story exemplifies a unique genre of writing. This workshop teaches the essential short story elements: sketching a story, creating a compelling opening, devising structure and plot twists, incorporating tension, implementing flashback and viewpoint, and mastering the art of dialogue. Students learn techniques of crafting fiction, originating colorful characters, and developing ways of bringing imagination and intrigue into a literary work. Students will learn how their stories can be woven into unforgettable narratives. In addition to writing exercises, students will complete four short stories and receive feedback from Alaa Al Aswany and peers. It is recommended that students take the Reading Fiction workshop with the Fiction and Short Story Writing workshop. Ten weeks (30 class hours) Classes will be held Tuesdays September 30–December 2 from 6:30–9:30 pm September 30 October 7 October 14 October 21 October 28 November 4 November 11 November 18 November 25 December 2 Cost: $1,500 For inquiries, please e-mail us at alaswany.workshop@gmail.com.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
If you need to withdraw from a class, your options are: Classes (except One-On-One Course) For a refund or credit, please contact us at least two business days before your class begins. You may choose either a full credit (valid for one year toward another class) or a refund minus a $50 total fee ($25 administrative + $25 registration). If you withdraw after the class begins (or within one business day of the start date), you are eligible for a credit only, minus the cost of Week 1 and the $25 registration fee—provided you contact us two business days before Week 2. After that, no credits or refunds are available. One-On-One Please note that the fees for the One-On-One course with Dr. Alaa Al Aswany are non-refundable once an agreement has been reached to commence the class. By confirming your participation, you acknowledge and accept that no refunds will be issued after scheduling has been finalized with Dr. Al Aswany. Classes Purchased through CourseHorse If you purchased your class through CourseHorse, our refund and cancellation policy still applies, but CourseHorse will process your refund. Please contact them directly at coursehorse.com/contact-us. If we cancel a class, you will receive a full refund or credit. We will notify CourseHorse to issue the refund, though you may also contact them directly with any questions. Please note: • Credits are valid for one year and cannot be converted into refunds later. • Nonattendance or notifying the instructor does not count as an official withdrawal. • Medical exceptions may be considered with documentation. • Refunds may take up to six weeks to process. Refunds are not available after classes begin, even if you miss the first session. Credits are also unavailable starting one day before the second class. These policies ensure that other interested writers have the opportunity to enroll and help us keep class costs reasonable. Important • Students may join a class during the second week. • Enrollment is guaranteed only upon full payment of tuition. • Class dates and times are subject to change. • Auditing and class recordings are not permitted. • Students receive a record of payment and registration for all classes. • The Creative Writing Workshop reserves the right to remove any student at its discretion. • The Creative Writing Workshop does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, disability, socioeconomic status, national/ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, or marital status.
Contact Details
+ 347 770-7336
alaswany.workshop@gmail.com
Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY, USA