This course introduces the basic elements of writing fiction such as tense, point of view, the balance of exposition, dialogue, and action, as well as story structure. Lessons will include short lectures, class discussions on select sample stories provided, writing from prompts, and critiques sessions. Students will undertake the entire writing process from brainstorming and outlining, to drafting, then workshopping, and finally revising. Students will draft, workshop, and revise one or two short pieces and leave the course with strong writerly habits.