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This module introduces you to and enhances your understanding of writing for the genres and sub-genres of fantasy, crime, horror and science fiction. It begins by investigating the core techniques and current trends in these areas. You will augment writing practice skills developed in the first trimester by undertaking frequent writing challenges and honing your critical self-reflexivity, aided by formative masterclass feedback. Addressing, challenging and subverting audience expectations is the focus for the final weeks, alongside writing for particular markets. This module has an all fiction reading list from the cutting edge of current genre writing.

LO1: generate ideas for a variety of approaches to genre fiction narrative
LO2: exercise appropriate judgement in identifying the most effective techniques for a particular genre fiction narrative
LO3: analyse the function, limitations and possibilities of genre fiction narratives
LO4: engage in critical self-reflection to appraise the professional potential of your narratives
LO5: produce artistically ambitious and marketable short pieces of genre fiction