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* [O] [Seasons](3/seasons/index) * [O] [Seasons](3/seasons/index)
* [o] [The Elevation of Unknown Things](3/unknown-things/iyov/index) * [o] [The Elevation of Unknown Things](3/unknown-things/iyov/index)
* [.] [The Margin of the Terrifying](3/terrifying/index) * [.] [The Margin of the Terrifying](3/terrifying/index)
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%title Oxfurred Comma Writing Workshop %title Oxfurred Comma Writing Workshop
Welcome to the Oxfurred Comma Writing Workshop! This is a place to learn from each other and writers around the world. In this course, 2--3 people will take part in three critique sessions and one writing assignment to learn more about the process of writing and critical reading. Pending FWG and applicants' responses, the Saturday and Sunday sessions will be presented as panels during Oxfurred Comma so that other attendees may view (though not participate in) the process of critiquing. Welcome to the Oxfurred Comma Writing Workshop! This is a place to learn from each other and writers around the world. In this course, 2--3 people will take part in two critique sessions and one writing assignment to learn more about the process of writing and critical reading. Pending FWG and applicants' responses, the Saturday and Sunday sessions will be presented as panels during Oxfurred Comma so that other attendees may view (though not participate in) the process of critiquing.
**Note:** This workshop is being held as partial fulfillment of my Master's of Fine Arts in creative writing program. The sessions will be recorded, though those recordings will be kept between myself and my advisor and mentor. However, should this prove successful, I would love to hold it at future conventions! **Note:** This workshop is being held as partial fulfillment of my Master's of Fine Arts in creative writing program. The sessions will be recorded, though those recordings will be kept between myself and my advisor and mentor. However, should this prove successful, I would love to hold it at future conventions!
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Priority will be given to those who have never attended a writing workshop before. If you have, don't let that stop you, just be sure to mention so in your bio. Priority will be given to those who have never attended a writing workshop before. If you have, don't let that stop you, just be sure to mention so in your bio.
Applications due by 12PM Pacific on October 15. Applications due by 12PM Pacific on October 16.
## Course outline ## Course outline
During this course, you will be reading one story provided by the instructor, plus one story from each participant prior to beginning the workshop. The workshop will last for three one-hour sessions, beginning Friday night before the start of Oxfurred Comma itself. During this course, you will be reading one story provided by the instructor, plus one story from each participant prior to beginning the workshop. The workshop will last for two sessions of an hour to an hour and a half during Oxfurred Comma.
Friday --- Evening Pacific time Friday --- Evening Pacific time
: This will be the time to do some introductions and learn a bit about the process of critiquing in the context of a workshop. After that, we will run through a critique of ((Story TBD)), followed by an open discussion. At the end, you will receive your assignment, *due Saturday night at 5PM Pacific.* : You will receive a writing assignment via email. This will be due Saturday at Midnight, PST
Saturday --- TBD Saturday --- TBD
: On Saturday, we will spend some time per author critiquing each other's stories, provided prior to the workshop. Pending remaining time, we will discuss what we liked and didn't like about the process of critique so that we bring that to the table on Sunday. : On Saturday, we will do introductions, learn about critiquing with the short story that was provided, then spend some time per author critiquing each other's stories provided prior to the workshop. Pending remaining time, we will discuss what we liked and didn't like about the process of critique so that we bring that to the table on Sunday.
Sunday --- TBD Sunday --- TBD
: The final day will be spent critiquing each other's assignments turned in on Saturday with an eye towards where to go with editing. At the end, we will discuss what we can take away from the process of critique to apply to our own writing, as well as to critical reading in the future. Participants will be provided a certificate upon completion. : The second day will be spent critiquing each other's assignments turned in on Saturday with an eye towards where to go with editing. At the end, we will discuss what we can take away from the process of critique to apply to our own writing, as well as to critical reading in the future. Participants will be provided a certificate upon completion.
## Assignments ## Assignments
One week before the workshop begins, students will be provided with reading materials that will be heavily discussed in the workshop. One week before the workshop begins, students will be provided with reading materials that will be heavily discussed in the workshop.
* Participants will be provided with a short critical reading assignment that they will have read with the goal of participating in a discussion about the mechanics and experience. * Participants will be provided with a short critical reading assignment that they will have read with the goal of participating in a discussion about the mechanics and experience.
* Participants will provide a short story (or logically complete story segment with a paragraph of context) of 1000--2000 words. Each participant will read the other participants' stories with the same goal of providing feedback and learning for their own craft. This story should not be one that has been published before and, ideally, not one read by the other participants. * Participants will provide a short story (or logically complete story segment with a paragraph of context) of 1000--2000 words. Each participant will read the other participants' stories with the same goal of providing feedback and learning for their own craft. This story should not be one that has been published before or not one read by the other participants.
During the workshop session on Friday, students will be provided with a writing assignment that will be due 24 hours later on the evening of Saturday. These assignments will be forwarded to the other participants to read that night/Sunday morning in order to be able to hold a second critique session during the final session. During the workshop session on Friday, students will be provided with a writing assignment that will be due 24 hours later on the evening of Saturday. These assignments will be forwarded to the other participants to read that night/Sunday morning in order to be able to hold a second critique session during the final session.