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Instructor Spotlight

Katherine Yeh Katherine is the instructor for GrubStreet's Fall Novel Generator program.

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  • Workshop
  • 50/50
  • Intermediate
  • 9 Weeks

Novel in Progress

No Longer Enrolling

  • $660.00 Non-Member
  • $635.00 Member

Class Description

First drafts of novels can be messy, amorphous, and daunting. Some writers feel that extensive critical feedback can be counterproductive before the first draft is finished, yet they find themselves losing their focus without support and guidance. In class, we will do writing exercises, discuss craft issues (characterization, plot, point of view, etc.), read and analyze longer excerpts from published novels, and read scenes from our own work, providing guidance and feedback in an environment that recognizes the specific challenges of the novel in progress. Before the last class, all writers will be invited to submit twenty-five pages of their novels to receive either a written critique from the instructor or to have a one-on-one meeting to discuss suggested strategies for finishing the manuscript.

Novels of all genres are welcome. Please bring a 250 to 500 word synopsis of your novel to the first class.

Please Note - This class will be held in-person at the Seaport on the following dates. Otherwise, the remaining sessions will be on Zoom:
9/13
9/27
10/11
10/25
11/8
11/15

Class Format

Most of this class will take place in-person at our Center for Creative Writing in Boston's Seaport neighborhood. Remaining sessions take place using Zoom videoconferencing. About 15 minutes before your class is scheduled to begin, you'll receive an email from your instructor with a link to join the class meeting!

Covid-19 Update:

GrubStreet's space will be mask optional when Boston's Covid-19 Community Level is low or medium. When the Covid-19 Community Level is high, our space will require masks. Please check GrubStreet's Covid-19 page for the latest info on masking and Community Levels before visiting in-person.

Scholarship Information

Thanks to the excellent literary citizenship of our donors, scholarships are available for all GrubStreet classes. To apply, click the gray "APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP" button. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you must complete your application at least one week before the start date of a class. Please await our scholarship committee's decision before registering for the class. We cannot hold spots in classes, so the sooner you apply, the better. Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively.

For more detailed information about GrubStreet scholarships, including how to contribute to scholarship funds for other students, click here.

Scholarships Format/Location

Thanks to the excellent literary citizenship of our donors, scholarships are available for all GrubStreet classes. To apply, click the gray "APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP" button. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you must complete your application at least one week before the start date of a class. Please await our scholarship committee's decision before registering for the class. We cannot hold spots in classes, so the sooner you apply, the better. Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively.

For more detailed information about GrubStreet scholarships, including how to contribute to scholarship funds for other students, click here.