Introduction to Creative Writing

Catalog description

This course introduces students to basic approaches toward the writing of fiction, poetry, drama and hybrid genres. Together we will explore various modes of creative composing, as well as engage with readings, group discussions and focused writing activities in order to supplement these explorations. Students will study and learn to practice the craft of writing by examining works of established, published writers. Through deep reflection, students will develop an individualized writing practice with the aim of producing original manuscripts. Finally, all class participants will learn to offer and receive generative, constructive feedback of these original manuscripts through both class-wide and small-group workshops.