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Novel II

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WRITING X 411.2

Continue progress on your novel by deepening your understanding of craft as you work scene-by-scene through your book.

Duration
As few as 10 weeks
Units
3.0
Current Formats
Live Online
Online
In Person
Cost
Starting at $820.00

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What you can learn.

Make weekly progress on your novel draft, with a goal of writing 50 pages
Workshop novel excerpts in a supportive, collaborative environment
Learn about novel structure from a variety of sources
Develop and refine your own creative writing practice

About This Course

Armed with your overall concept and first chapter, you continue to develop your knowledge of craft by writing scenes using characters and situations from the projected novel and workshopping your in-progress work. Mini-lectures on the art of the novel, intuitive creative process and conventional vs. non-conventional approaches to novel structure also are covered. The goal is to complete 50 pages of your novel.
Prerequisites

WRITING X 411.1 Novel I or comparable workshop experience. 

Fall 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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Sunday, Saturday 1:00PM - 4:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
409731
Fee:
$820.00
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Notes

No meeting October 24 (rescheduled to October 25), November 28, and December 5. 

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. 

This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

 

Deadline
Refunds only available from July 27, 2026 to October 04, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Sat Sep 26, 2026
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Oct 3, 2026
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Oct 10, 2026
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Oct 17, 2026
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sun Oct 25, 2026
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Oct 31, 2026
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Nov 7, 2026
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Nov 14, 2026
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Nov 21, 2026
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Dec 12, 2026
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
409730
Fee:
$820.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. 

This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required live class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.

Deadline
Refunds only available from July 27, 2026 to October 04, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Winter 2027 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
411185
Fee:
$820.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required. 

This course meets in person at the designated class meeting time and location. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.
 

 

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 02, 2026 to January 17, 2027
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: The Memory Theater by Karin Tidbeck,
(Optional) Book: Meander, Spiral, Explode by Jane Alison
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Tue Jan 5, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1270
Discussion
Tue Jan 12, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1270
Discussion
Tue Jan 19, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1270
Discussion
Tue Jan 26, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1270
Discussion
Tue Feb 2, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1270
Discussion
Tue Feb 9, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1270
Discussion
Tue Feb 16, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1270
Discussion
Tue Feb 23, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1270
Discussion
Tue Mar 2, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1270
Discussion
Tue Mar 9, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1270
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
411184
Fee:
$820.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Remote Classroom
Updating...
Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. 

This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

 

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 02, 2026 to January 17, 2027
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Wed Jan 6, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jan 13, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jan 20, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jan 27, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Feb 3, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Feb 10, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Feb 17, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Feb 24, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Mar 3, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Mar 10, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
411183
Fee:
$820.00
Onlineformat icon
Updating...
Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. 

This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required live class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 02, 2026 to January 17, 2027
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.