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SUMMARY:The Art of Fiction
DESCRIPTION:As John Gardner remarks in The Art of Fiction\\, “What the 
 beginning writer ordinarily wants is a set of rules on what to do and wha
 t not to do in writing fiction.” And while general rules exist\\, Gardn
 er observes that such “supposed aesthetic absolutes prove relative unde
 r pressure. They’re laws\\, but they slip\\,” he says. Indeed\\, many
  of the stories that touch us—those whose impact lingers for months\\, 
 if not years\\, after we turn the final page—are constructed with these
  general rules of craft in mind.\\nAlthough this course will predominantl
 y take the form of a workshop\\, it will also provide insights into the c
 raft of writing by drawing upon principles from The Art of Fiction\\, ess
 ays on literary craft\\, and published short stories. By exploring the �
 �absolutes” that govern fiction and creative nonfiction\\, students wil
 l equip themselves to bend if not break these rules in service of the sto
 ries they seek to tell.\\nDesigned for beginner and advanced writers\\, t
 his course meets for ten sessions total. Students will have the opportuni
 ty to share two pieces (up to 25 pages each) and receive constructive fee
 dback in a thoughtfully facilitated\\, supportive atmosphere. Although no
 t required\\, students may wish to obtain a copy of Gardner’s Art of Fi
 ction. All other readings to be provided.\\nAccess Program\\nWe want our 
 writing classes and seminars to be accessible to everyone\\, regardless o
 f income and background. We understand that our tuition structure can pre
 sent obstacles for some people. Our Access Program offers writing class a
 nd seminar tuitions at a reduced rate. Most writing classes have at least
  one access spot available.\\nPlease apply here for access rate tuition. 
 Contact Susan Moore at susan@literary-arts.org if you have questions.\\nL
 iaison position\\nEvery in-person class and seminar at Literary Arts has 
 one liaison position. Liaisons perform specific duties for each class mee
 ting. If you are a liaison for a class or seminar\\, the full amount of y
 our tuition is covered by Literary Arts.\\nApply here for the liaison pos
 ition.\\nhttps://www.gayout.com/usa-canada/united-states/portland-or/even
 ts/the-art-of-fiction-2026-09-01
LOCATION:literary-arts.org
URL:https://www.gayout.com/usa-canada/united-states/portland-or/events/the-art-of-fiction-2026-09-01
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