CYNTHIA ERB
Chapters on revision in writing manuals are generally too short to be of much use. I needed a class, and this was the one. This excellent course used a variety of current texts and concepts that helped me pull the disparate parts of my novel into a cohesive, thematically focused project. Critiques from the instructor and fellow students helped me meet a high standard. Other classes may focus on beginnings/endings, character arcs, etc. This class covered all that in a thorough way that allowed me to see how the parts interconnect with one another and to the novel as a whole. A unique approach to revision that is highly recommended.