57122 Short Fiction Workshop
8cpRequisite(s): 57041 Advanced Narrative Writing OR 57031 Non-fiction Writing
Graduate subject – Writing – 400 level
Subject coordinator: Tegan Daylight
This is an advanced workshop subject for students who have already commenced work on a collection of short fiction 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 is two short stories of up to 4,000 words in total. Students are expected to write and circulate for peer assessment drafts of their work-in-progress every week. Additionally, students study a select and seminal range of short stories to enhance their understanding of the art of short fiction writing. There is no reader for this subject. Rather, students are set three collections of short stories, which are studied in relationship to their historical and narrative impact on the short story form. Assessment includes the critical and structured feedback on the complete work of another student. Students also write a 2,000-word critical essay on the development of the short story in collection. The aim of this subject is to provide focus and encouragement to enable students to produce a strong draft collection of short fictional works.
Typical availability
Spring semester, City campus
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $866.83
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,900.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.167Access conditions
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