This Specialization covers elements of three major creative writing genres: short story, narrative essay, and memoir. You will master the techniques that good writers use to compose a bracing story, populated with memorable characters in an interesting setting, written in a fresh descriptive style. You will analyze and constructively evaluate peer writing. In the Capstone, you will draft, rewrite, and complete a substantial original story in the genre of your choosing.

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Creative Writing Specialization
Craft Your Story Like the Great Writers. Craft an original story that will absorb a reader’s interest from the beginning to end.



Instructors: Salvatore Scibona
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This Specialization will take 3-6 months to complete.
The courses in this Specialization will be offered continually on demand. The capstone will be offered 4 times per year.
The Specialization courses will be rigorous and taught at the college level, but will be accessible to advanced high school students as well.
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