Description
Individual scenes are important building blocks of any prose narrative, yet the craft of designing a scene is often neglected by aspiring writers. In this class we will study all the aspects of designing a successful scene: setting, inner plot, inner structure, spotlight on the characters, POV, choreography of physical movement, dialogue. We will study how to write sex scenes, death scenes, party scenes, battle scenes, nature scenes. The readings will include Diaz, Danticat, Tolstoy, Ferrante, Baldwin, Bolano, Proulx, Munro, Waters.
Notes
The Gallatin School allows students to freely register for most courses through the end of the first week of classes. Beginning on the first day of the second week of class, students will require permission from the instructor in order to register for this class.
Type
Advanced Writing Courses
Instruction Mode
In-person