Fiction is a playground where anything is possible—whether it’s solving a crime, bending the laws of reality, or telling an entire story in just a few hundred words. In this multi-week workshop, we’ll explore a range of fiction styles and genres, from magical realism and mystery to flash fiction and more. We’ll ask questions like, “What even is magical realism?” and “How do I fit a twist ending into six pages?” Through readings from writers like Gabriel García Márquez, Karen Russell, Edgar Allan Poe, and Sarah Cortez, we’ll study how authors combine craft with imagination to build compelling stories. You’ll generate new work through creative exercises, refine your writing through peer feedback, and leave with a deeper understanding of how to make fiction—short or strange, moody or magical—your own.

Please note: This class or event is hybrid. Some attendees will be in-person and some will attend online. There may be a limited number of in-person seats available. If you are participating online (using Zoom or a similar live platform), students or attendees should have a stable internet connection. Class participants: you should have a computer or device with a webcam and microphone; and your Zoom link will be automatically sent to you after you register. Check your spam box if you don't see it.