Have you ever wanted to write a book? Do you think you could be the next James Patterson, Nora Roberts or Stephen King? Whether you prefer mysteries, romance, science fiction, horror, women's fiction or a combination of these, now is the time to learn the basics of fiction writing and start that book. Whether you want to write as a hobby or a potential future career, this class is for you. You will learn the elements of storytelling from a bestselling and award-winning popular fiction author, HelenKay Dimon. By the end of the course, you will have the beginning of a manuscript and the tools you need to finish it. Supplies: Please bring an idea for a book and a notepad or laptop.
Course Number: WCWP-40299 Credit: 3 units
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There are no sections of this course planned for the current quarter. Please contact the Arts, Humanities & Languages department at (858) 534-5760 or ahl@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.