For those who have been developing (or trying to develop) major writing projects and are prepared to dedicate significant time and attention to being practicing writers, this program offers the structure, feedback, and ambitious peer group you need to pursue advanced or capstone manuscript work. ("Capstone" simply indicates that your project represents a major culmination of your academic and creative work.)
In addition to building dynamic peer groups for support and critique, you will learn new strategies and concepts to help drive and improve your writing. Substantive feedback from faculty and peers will challenge you to revise deeply and take your work seriously. Workshops, lectures, and readings will help you to see the writing process and the critique process with new depth and enthusiasm.
In seminar, you will examine the discourse around literary craft and theory and study examples of great writing. You will also explore professional practices for writers, including editing, seeking publication, sharing knowledge and work (pedagogy and performance), and pursuing future opportunities (graduate programs, residencies, fellowships, etc.).
Anticipated Credit Equivalencies:
8 - Advanced Creative Writing
4 - Advanced Literary Arts Seminar and Professional Practices
Registration
Program is intended for students with prior success in creative writing and literature programs who are prepared to develop individual manuscript projects and collaborate actively with peers.
Academic Details
writing, editing, publishing, and more.