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Finishing a first draft is a great feeling. But that sense of accomplishment soon fades and you’re left with a daunting question: What to do with this thing now? In this class, intended for writers of short fiction and narrative nonfiction, we’ll take a practical look at revision. In the first hour, we’ll discuss important topics like narrative structure, retroactive outlining, time, and point of view. In the second hour, you’ll begin to apply these techniques to your own work. The goal is for each member of the class to come away with specific steps for launching into that next draft.
• In-Class Writing Lift: Medium
• Homework: None
• Workshopping Drafts: None
Andrew Steiner was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In 2022 he received an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. In his mid-20s he left a career in nonprofit development to work on a small vegetable farm, providing the setting for his first novel, Let This Remain, represented by The Wylie Agency. His short fiction has been published in Narrative, Epoch, Grain, and other outlets. He currently teaches creative writing and rhetoric at Grand Valley State University and Calvin University.
"Andrew was incredible! I learned a ton and I am very motivated to start my novel! He is clear and knowledgeable and such a great teacher. He takes enough time for explanation on a point but asks our feedback and really listens. We learned a lot. Thank you for a perfect first class!"
"Andrew's class was inspiring and informative. When I left, I felt like writing!"
"Andrew was great! Personable and engaging, he kept a solid tempo for the time we had and allowed for a lot of captivating discussion."
