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Writing Classes
Style of Teaching - what you can expect
Informal classes include:
- Instruction by example and discussion;
- Brainstorming, as individuals, of topics and approaches;
- Group sharing of brainstorming results;
- Ample time for in-class writing;
- Personal written critiques of each student's work; and
- Can include chapbook of student writing (chapbook samples).
Optimal class size is no fewer than seven, no more than 20 persons.
Class Descriptions
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Description:
Survey of four genres: story, creative essay, poetry, play. Examples of each genre will be distributed and discussed. The basics and differences of each will also be addressed. Students will have ample time to write in class. Each is expected to turn in weekly assignments for written critiques by the instructor.
Goal:
To create at least one piece of writing in each genre.
Product:
At the end of class students will have the opportunity to submit work for publication by the sponsoring site. These will then be typed, proofed, copied and put into chapbook form for the students. The chapbooks are also suitable for wider distribution or sale.
Poetry
4 classes either 1 hour or 1½ hour each
Program Description:
Class will cover traditional rhyming poetry, as well as non-traditional haiku, senryu, etc. -- short, non-rhyming poetry. Examples of each will be distributed and discussed. Approximately half lecture with students writing the other half. There will also be a sharing time at the end of each class. Students will be encouraged to pursue their writing outside of class. All work may turned in for a written critique by the instructor.
Goal:
To create an appreciation for a variety of forms of poetry, to begin to think poetically, and to try writing poetry.
Product:
At the end of class students will be asked to submit work for publication. These will then be typed and copied for the students (which you might want to distribute to a larger audience). You might also have a poetry reading and they could each read their work.
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