57124 Novel Writing Workshop

Requisite(s): 57041 Advanced Narrative Writing OR 57031 Non-fiction Writing
Graduate subject – Writing – 400 level

This is an advanced workshop subject for students who have already commenced work on a novel and who are keen to progress towards a completed final draft of a manuscript. The focus of this subject is upon polishing, redrafting, editing and completing. The final work will be 30,000 words, although longer manuscripts are accepted and encouraged, with a negotiable word count depending upon the nature of the project. Students are expected to write and circulate for peer assessment drafts of chapters from their work-in-progress every week. Additionally, students study a select range of novels and extracts, as well as some secondary material that will enhance their understanding of the art of novel writing. Assessment includes the critical appraisal of one of the set texts, and structured feedback on the complete manuscript of another student. The aim of this subject is to provide focus and encouragement to enable students to realise their aim of producing a strong draft novel or novella.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus