English CNW. The Novel Workshop

Instructor: Nick White
Fall 2026
Section 001
Wednesday, 3:00-5:45pm | Location: TBD
Section 002
Thursday, 3:00-5:45pm | Location: TBD
Spring 2027
TBD | Location: TBD

Spring 2026:
Wednesday, 12:00-2:45pm | Location: TBD
Enrollment: Limited to 12 students

In this workshop, we will study the art and craft of writing novels. We’ll consider published work in order to get a better sense of the multiple choices writers can make when they shape a book-length narrative. Our objectives will be the following: (1) to prepare you for writing a novel, (2) to deepen your reading of other writers’ work,  (3) to workshop the opening chapter(s) of your novel, (4) to help you create a working outline for the kind of book you want to write. While some workshop experience would be useful, it is not required. Students who wish to apply for a creative thesis focused on fiction / a novel-length project are strongly encouraged to take this workshop. 

Supplemental Application Information: Prior experience writing fiction is helpful but not required. Please submit a one-page query letter, where you "pitch" what novel you would like to write for this workshop. Please include summary of the book as well as any novels/writers you count as influences. 

Apply via Submittable (deadline: 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, April 5)