English 201 - Intro to Creative Writing

This course offers practice in writing various kinds of narrative. Assignments emphasize clarity, concision, and creativity. Exercises lead to longer work, sketches, poems or short stories. Students hone critical as well as writing skills. Student papers are discussed in class, along with selected works by published authors.The crafting of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Readings by established authors within the three genres will be included, along with in-class discussions and critique sessions of student work. We'll also consider cross-pollination among the forms, as students find a shape for their visions, develop their voices, and flex their imaginations.

Course limited to sophomores, juniors and seniors