Course Catalog

ENG327E Introduction to Fiction Writing (3 credits) 9635

No online component. Cost is $1,125.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
An introductory course concentrating on the instruction and practice of writing fiction. The course is taken through a partnership between Christian Writers Guild (CWG) and TUFWO. This course utilizes the fourth section of the CWG Apprentice level course (lessons 39-50) plus additional academic track readings and research/critical thinking papers.

Prerequisite: ENG313E Article Writing I, ENG314E Article Writing II, ENG323E Non-Fiction and Scriptwriting or permission of instructor

LEARNING RESULTS
The learner will be able to:

• Understand the writing craft as it pertains to writing works of fiction.
• Gain an understanding of different styles and techniques of fiction writing.
• Be a competent self-editor.

REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS
What’s Your Story? Section Four: Fiction that Sells. Les Stobbe, Editor-in-Chief. 2002, 2006. Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild: Colorado Springs, CO.

All required material obtained through Christian Writers Guild.

INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING
Through a collaborative agreement between CWG and TUFWO, the fourth section of the “What’s Your Story?” writing course offered by CWG can be taken for academic credit through Taylor. The integration of one’s Christian faith and writing in a multitude of venues is encouraged in this course. Emphasis is placed on developing excellent professional writing and strong critical thinking skills, as well as working with integrity and high ethical standards.

LEARNING DOCUMENTATION
(From CWG Apprentice Section IV – Fiction That Sells. Numbers in parentheses indicate corresponding CWG lessons.)

1. (A39) What Fiction Is, and How It Works
2. (A40) The Creative Process
3. (A41) Characterization
4. (A42) Creating Character Emotion
5. (A43) Writing in Scenes 1
6. (A44) Writing in Scenes 2
7. (A45) Point of View
8. (A46) Dialogue
9. (A47) Plotting 1 – The Theory
10. (A48) Plotting 2 – The Practice
11. (A49) The Special Constraints of the Christian Market
12. (A50) Revision and Self-editing for Novelists

Also: Academic track supplemental readings, writing revisions

LEARNING EVALUATION
The student works through the second section of the CWG “What’s Your Story?” course by submitting assignments given at the conclusion of each chapter and completing the additional academic track readings and revisions. These assignments are graded by CWG mentor-professors, all experienced writers and teachers. At the conclusion of the course, your grade will be forwarded to Taylor University by CWG for confirmation and any additional necessary work evaluation. A final grade will be entered on an official Taylor University transcript.

Registration is handled by TUFWO. Once you register, TUFWO will contact Christian Writers Guild and your course materials and instructor/mentor information will be sent to you by CWG