English 355 - Creative Writing Fiction

A seminar in writing short stories and other fiction for students who demonstrate familiarity with the basis of scene and story. Students write regularly, read and criticize one another's writing, read in contemporary fiction. Prerequisite: ENGLISH 354 with a grade of 'B' or better.

Pre Req: ENGLISH 354 w/B Students should email one complete story and a brief personal statement (list and briefly discuss your reading preferences, your favorite writers and books), along with your contact information, to Professor Hennessy: jjhennes@english.umass.edu. Application deadline is April15th. Students will be notified by May15th of their status. Registration after this date is possible, but priority will be given to students who meet the April 15th deadline. Please let us know 1) if you are seeking the specialization in Creative Writing and 2) when you plan to graduate. Registration by department permission only.