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NOVEL WRITING: AN INTRODUCTION (K225)

K – Writing

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Wilmington (Arsht Hall) | March 31, 2026-April 28, 2026

Tuesday: 12:45 PM-2:00 PM

Required text: Identical Misfortune, Richard Zappa, ISBN 979-8-697031-04-02. This course introduces participants to novel writing, covering the fundamentals of storytelling, genre, plot, characters, narration and dialogue. To facilitate discussion, participants should read and bring to each session the novel, Identical Misfortune, which is available for purchase on Amazon, and will be used as a teaching aid. This course is designed for anyone who has an interest in writing a novel or memoir.

This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).


INSTRUCTOR: Richard Zappa

ZAPPA, RICHARD — B.A., University of Delaware; J.D., American University. Retired trial lawyer, short story writer, and award-winning author of the Joe Crowder crime thriller novels. (K225)


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