Creative Writing and Communication Unit Information

HSW112.8 Writing Prose Fiction

In this subject, students develop their own original short stories or longer works of fiction through an examination of the structure and purpose of narrative fiction, the role of character, theme, voice, point-of-view and other literary techniques. This subject aims to enhance students’ knowledge and application of the writing craft through critical/reflective approaches to reading and composition. Through collaborative writing workshops, students refine their skills in various elements of the writing process, including character and plot development, writing for a specific audience, and self-editing. The focus throughout this subject is on developing ideas for short stories and longer works of creative fiction (such as novels) with a view to publication.

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