Classes

Fiction, Novel, Short Story

  • Term: Fall 2022
  • Start Date: September 18, 2022
  • End Date: October 23, 2022
  • Day of Week: Sunday
  • Time: 1:10pm - 3:10pm PT
  • Level: Introductory
  • Audience: Adult
  • Location: Online
  • Availability: Yes
  • Public Price: $305.00
  • Member Price: $274.50

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The World of Your Story: A Historical Fiction Primer

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

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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.