I AM NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS SEMESTER. FEEL FREE TO STILL FILL OUT THE INTEREST FORM, AS DOING SO WILL IMPROVE YOUR ODDS IN FUTURE SEMESTERS.

Why are humans driven towards stories? Why do we desire to share our experiences? Why do we construct fictional stories and how has fiction infiltrated our personal narratives? How do we do it effectively, and what does it even mean to write effectively? In this DeCal we will explore many variations of storytelling through creative writing, including short stories, flash fiction, nonfiction, poetry, reflective journaling, and summary. We will practice writing on the spot, writing from different perspectives, sharing our work, and giving and receiving critique. We’ll discuss what it means to be a storyteller and the limits (if there are any) of writing.

Out-of-class assignments include writing, reading, and workshopping. This is a 1 unit course. Attendance is mandatory.

If you are interested in taking this course, please fill out the interest form. This is how enrollment will be dispersed. You will hear from the facilitator regarding your status by September 5th, though hopefully sooner. Here is the link to the interest form: https://forms.gle/WaBiLnWfzM9Bdy4B6