Fiction Writing
The Fiction Writing microcredential focuses on the processes and techniques of original composition in the genre of fiction. Students undertaking this micro-credential will compose original works, become engaged in a local creative community, and prepare work for potential publication. After completion, the student is prepared for creative work with a literary journal or press; for example, a student is prepared to submit an original work to a literary journal for potential publication.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Creative writing and composition of original works: the student will develop their original creative writing skills. The student will demonstrate their competency in creative writing and composition of original works by completing either ENGL 2473 Short Story Writing or ENGL 2433 Novel Writing at TCC with a passing grade and submitting a portfolio of written work for assessment.
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Community engagement: the student will engage in a local creative community and practice networking skills. The student will demonstrate competency in community engagement through sustained involvement in at least one of three TCC English student organizations for at least a semester (The Tulsa Review, the Creative Writing Club, or Sigma Kappa Delta) and attending at least one local creative writing-focused event (this could include attending a writing conference, a local TCC event, etc.).
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Publication: the student will familiarize themselves with the publication process and prepare original work for potential publication. The student will demonstrate their competency in publication by preparing and submitting an original work for potential publication in a literary journal.