Breaking Into Fiction


A 6-Week Fiction-Writing Workshop

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For beginning as well as continuing writers, this course will help you shape your short stories or novel into compelling fiction. You'll learn the essentials for developing intriguing characters, how to use plot and setting to bring your story to life, and discover tips for writing realistic, believable dialogue. You'll have an opportunity to share your own work and receive valuable feedback and encouragement.



Each class will focus on an element of fiction -- character, dialogue, plot, and setting -- supported by readings, discussions, and writing exercises. Students will have the opportunity to share their work, whether through writing exercises or works in progress.

In this class, you will:
  • learn the essentials for developing intriguing characters
  • learn how to use plot and setting to bring your story to life
  • learn tips for writing realistic, believable dialogue
  • receive detailed feedback from the instructor and your fellow students
  • begin, write and/or revise a short story or novel


About the Instructor




Midge Raymond has more than fifteen years of experience teaching writing, including journalism, creative writing, and English as a Second Language. Her work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Bellevue Literary Review, Ontario Review, Indiana Review, North American Review and other publications. More...



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How to Register

For information on the next starting date of this course, please sign up for METRO, our free newsletter, and we'll send you an announcement. Thank you!
Class size is limited to allow plenty of one-on-one time.

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What Our Students Say...

"Midge Raymond is an extremely intuitive, patient, and knowledgeable instructor. She has a wonderful way of encouraging her students, while at the same time giving them direct and constructive criticism to improve their writing."

--Kristen Hugins
Operations Manager, DataPreserve San Diego

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"The feedback was invaluable!"

--Robin Lienhardt

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"Coming to this fiction class was the highlight of my week. Midge was entertaining, insightful, and inspiring. I can't wait to come back!"

--Sundari Masters

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"Midge's knowledge of the craft is extraordinarily deep."

-- Felix Tinkov, Esq.


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