The World of Your Story: A Historical Fiction Primer

with Radhika Sharma

Genres: Fiction, Novel, Short Story

Online

Introductory

6 Sessions

Start Date: September 18, 2022
End Date: October 23, 2022
Day of Week: Sunday
Time: 1:10pm - 3:10pm PT
Capacity: 15 seats
Member Price: $274.50
General Price: $305.00

Ideal for students working on a short story or novel set in a previous era, this class focuses on the tools and techniques available to writers. Learn how to use and refine research, strengthen your creative foundation for the story, and craft compelling narratives using period-appropriate dialogue and expositions. Students will also share up to 25 pages of their creative work in class and receive detailed feedback from the instructor.

Registration dates:

August 22: Scholarship Donation Day (Learn more.)

August 23: Member registration opens

August 30: General registration opens

Radhika Sharma

Radhika Sharma

she/her

Radhika Sharma is the author of Parikrama: A Collection of Short Stories and Mangoes for Monkeys: A Novel. Radhika received her MFA from the San Francisco State University. Her byline has appeared in several newspapers and magazines including The San Francisco Chronicle, The San Jose Mercury News, India Currents, Tri City Voice, and others. She is currently at work on a novel and a collection of essays.

Most classes are offered at a general and member tuition rates based on instruction hours, with Hugo House members receiving a 10% discount on classes fewer than six sessions.

Early bird discounts are available during the first two weeks of registration and apply to both general and member tuition rates.

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