Hi All:
So sorry I missed class today but I am grateful to Professor Bausch for reading you a story and imparting some of his wisdom. I intended on inviting him to visit our class at some point during the semester but didn't intend for it to be so early.
HOMEWORK - DIALOGUE
1, I love the story "Voices from the Other Room." It's not readily available on-line (I checked) but it is in THE STORIES OF RICHARD BAUSCH and it would be a great one to study for the writing exercise. If you are looking for other models of great dialogue, look to Elmore Leonard, John O'Hara, Liz Strout, Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Jill McCorkle. In our anthology, "Hills Like White Elephants" is a classic. Find your own examples of good dialogue and bring them to class with you.
2, Okay, the homework:
WRITE a short story in dialogue, a dialogue between two people. This is fun! Show how the story moves along and give details through the dialogue. Be subtle!
3, Do not hand in a first draft. Please. Rewrite your story at least once. Read your story aloud and you'll hear what needs to be changed.
4, I will give back your first writing exercise. I have been very hard on the writing because I want you all to improve.
My advice to all of you is READ, READ, READ, READ.
Have a good weekend. Looking forward to seeing you next week!
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