Department of English

English 115 is a workshop for advanced writers who have already completed at least one semester of English 112 or its equivalent. Participants should be familiar with technical topics in fiction writing, such as point of view and narrative distance.

In this workshop you will have at least three opportunities to present new full-length short stories and/or substantial revisions of those stories to the workshop. We will also do weekly writing: short prompts designed by you and your peers. Our reading list will consist of short stories published within the past two years and chosen by members of the class. Admission to this class requires an instructor permit. Send a sample of your fiction and a short introduction to me at krile@writing.upenn.edu.