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ENG 231. Intro to Creative Writing

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Syllabus: Introduction to Creative Writing

Writing is actually a three-part process—reading, writing, and rewriting. We will read to soak up different modes, styles, points of view. We will write to explore how to express ourselves using those techniques. We will revise based on the feedback of our peers and our own thoughts and instincts. Creative writing, like its academic counterpart, is still about communication, with the readers and writers of the past, present, and future. Along the way, perhaps most importantly, we will learn how to give constructive and respectful critiques, and also how to graciously receive, evaluate, and implement feedback.

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Fall 2020: Introduction to Creative Writing: Hybridity, Identity, and Getting Weird With It

If you’d prefer to download this syllabus in PDF form—including a working schedule for the whole semester— please click here .

ENW 210: Introduction to Creative Writing: 

Hybridity, Identity, and Getting Weird With It

lehmanfallcw.commons.gc.cuny.edu

Instructor: Prof. Zefyr Lisowski

MW 12:30 – 1:45 PM 

Office Hours Monday 11:30 to 12:30 or by appointment

[email protected] | [email protected]  

Course Description

How are we creative? What in our lives leads us to be creative? This course explores various types of creative writing—playwriting, fiction, and poetry—all through the lens of identity, hybrid-ness, and getting weird. Students should be prepared to listen closely to each other and the texts we’re looking at, push themselves in their writing and thinking, and develop skills in a wide range of forms. This can be intense work! As such, I invite you all to take your time with difficult assignments, let me know if you can’t complete a reading, and try and get yourself in a state to “create freely” through writing as frequently as you can, in as many different ways as you can. 

This class will emphasize developing craft through interrogating, writing from, and (in some cases) writing against one’s identity, so be prepared to get messy!

Course Expectations

We’ll draft up course expectations together on the first day, although regardless of what we decide on, compassion and deep engagement with each others’ work is as must. Avoid talking over other people if you can, and if you’re excited about something (or, conversely, really dislike one of the readings I’ve given you) say so!

As far what you can expect to take from this, here are the department’s outcomes:

• Build a community of creative writers sustained through insightful and constructive feedback
• Analyze, produce and learn about avenues for publishing a broad range of creative writing, including fiction, poetry, playwriting, and creative nonfiction

And here are my own addendums to this: 

By the end of the semester students will  be able to: 1) demonstrate their close reading skills by reading and discussing selections in all three genres; 2) develop their creative writing through weekly writing assignments covering all three genres; 3) refine and deepen their writing through revision exercises; a final project consisting of one piece in each genre; and written reflection on the writing process; and 4) engage in verbal workshop critiques of classmates’ work that draws on critical reading skills developed through discussion of literary selections.

Course Materials Get a notebook for our class. Get a pen or pencil. If you have a smartphone, make sure you’re comfortable using the notes function on it—or even better, Google Docs (if not, don’t sweat it). Do you have all of these things? Incredible, that’s the majority of your required materials.  This class is not a comprehensive survey of the history of creative writing in the English language; what we wind up talking the most about is subject to both my own interests and your own. We’ll look mainly at PDFs and web links of poems, stories, and essays, but you will also be responsible for selecting and purchasing at least one hybrid work from the list below to discuss; take some time to google what looks the most interesting to you. We will discuss these books individually by the halfway point of the semester, so reading them ahead is recommended.

Hybrid Works (Combine Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry) 

These works are available at a number of sources, including online, at used and new bookstores. You will select one of these books for a final presentation. Let me know if you have any issues with affording a copy. 

Zami: A New Spelling of My Name, Audre Lorde, The Crossing Press, 1982 (available as a free PDF here ) ISBN 0895941228

Fierce Femmes and Notorious Liars, Kai Cheng Thom, Metonymy Press, 2017. ISBN 0994047134

Skim, Jillian and Mariko Tamaki, Groundwood, 2008*** ISBN 088899964X

***This book is a graphic novel/comic book; however, I invite you to think about the same ways it can also be a blurring of form!

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Requirements:

Readings : Come into class prepared to discuss all readings you were assigned. Think of things you liked and things you felt troubled by. Coming into your own as a writer so frequently involves coming into your own as a reader as well; connect these pieces w/ your own works in terms of techniques you could thieve, small details you noticed, and the emotional resonance of each work.

Writing Prompts: Each week you will have a creative/critical assignment due. Pick one element from the work you find interesting, and write in that mode. It could be writing a story using a similar narrator as the story we read, revealing information in the same kind of way as a specific nonfiction writer, or using a similar image to one of the poets we read. Revise as you feel necessary and turn in whatever you write. Some weeks, you will get a specific prompt, as opposed to being able to craft your own. Approach this much the same way! 

Forum Presentations: On forum presentation days, you’ll post an excerpt and short analysis on a book you’ve read outside of class that you’re especially excited by . In this post, you’ll discuss whatever you find interesting therein, and you’ll moderate (respond to, highlight, and discuss other people’s posts) a discussion on the forum.

Attendance: Attendance and participation are very important to this course. I expect everyone to be on time and be prepared for all classes; this means doing the reading, doing the assignments, and being prepared to respond to each other’s writing. However, if you have a disability, health, or family/work condition that makes completing the work (or punctuality, or attendance) difficult, let me know. 

Due dates, likewise, must be received within 24 hours of the deadline unless previously informed; the grade will drop by one letter grade each day after that. 

Workshops: Occasionally we’ll workshop each other’s work. This is indicated on the class website by “WORKSHOP” being written in all caps by the day in question. You’ll be assigned groups, and will only have to read each other’s work this week. Come in with comments, thorough questions, and a (kind) letter towards the writer on what you like or don’t like. 

University Policies:

A Note on Grading

This course practices qualitative, not quantitative assessment.  So what does that mean? I won’t give you grades on every assignment, but will provide written and feedback for everything you turn in. I’ll meet in the middle of the semester with each of you to discuss course progress, and at the end of the semester will submit a final grade based on (1) assignment completion; (2) your own self-assessment; and (3) my own evaluation of your progress. Feel free to ask any questions!  This policy is adapted from several other professors; here’s more information if you’re curious about why I’m doing this.

A Note on Scheduling

I realize that there are unique difficulties associated with digital learning. Our class is scheduled to meet twice a week on Lehman’s schedule, on Monday and Wednesday. We’ll be meeting every Wednesday synchronously, via Zoom. Mondays will be reserved for asynchronous work, a time to engage in forum posts, writing, class reading, and homework assignments in preparation for the next synchronous class. Occasionally, we may meet, either in person or one-on-one, on Mondays; you’ll receive ample notice over email when this is scheduled. We’ll discuss this more on the first day of class. 

I think it’s important to say: we’ll be reading some materials that may be difficult—either emotionally or formally. If you’re triggered by any of the materials we’re discussing, let me know and we can make accommodations together. 

This is a living syllabus; especially towards the end, what we’ll read and discuss will have as much to do with your needs and interests as my own. As such, check CUNYCommons and my class emails for the most up-to-date assignment lists.

A note on our identities:

We’re coming to this class from a wide range of different experiences, all of which impact our own writing. A lot of us may have experiences with violence that impact our comfort in the classroom and certainly can impact our writing. To this end, I encourage everyone to treat each other respectfully, including in the assignments you bring in; racist, homophobic, sexist, classist, ableist, transphobic, or otherwise discriminatory language won’t be tolerated, unless you can provide a full and convincing explanation of why you use it.

However, everyone makes mistakes (myself included)! If you see someone being rude, politely let them know. If someone tells you you were rude, consider where they are coming from! Hopefully, no one here wants to hurt anyone else.

I’ll try to put into place some safer space policies, including asking for pronouns and providing content warnings for pieces; however, I may slip up. Please, don’t feel afraid to tell me if I do so.

Above all, approach this with a sense of exploration. We’ll spend some of the first day talking about identities, but this is a conversation that is threaded through all of the works we’ll be discussing. Identities (especially gender and sexuality) can change throughout a semester. Keep that in mind, and, in your writing and class presence, try and explore who you are as much as what the writing is. Let’s jump into things.

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Introduction to Creative Writing – WRIT 201

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Course Description

Students will learn the literary components, complexity, and craft of creative writing.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the  Academic Course Catalog .

The student will study the literary components, complexity, and craft of creative writing, including how to successfully explicate selected poems, creative nonfiction essays, and short fiction. The student will also learn how to create original works of publishable quality. The course allows the student to develop creative writing skills to impact the world for Christ.

Course Assignment

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations , the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (4)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each discussion. Each thread varies in length and specific requirements based on the assignment/s that each Module: Week.

Analysis of Reading (3)

The student will analyze various creative aspects of the readings assigned throughout the course in the three genres of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. The student will analyze the craft used by the author, and in the analysis, the student should convey an understanding of the story’s or poem’s content and an evaluation of the effectiveness of the author’s message and skill. As a result of this exercise, the student will observe writing strategies and techniques that he/she may end up adopting and using in his/her own creative pieces.

Original Work of Short-Short Fiction: Outline and Rough Draft and Final Drafts (2)

The student will write a 300–500-word Short-short Fiction piece based on the elements of fiction described in the reading. The student will create an outline of a story, then write a rough draft based on the outline and submit it to the assigned Discussion for peer feedback. Then, the student will rewrite his/her draft and submit a final draft which incorporates the feedback from his/her classmates.

Original Work of Creative Nonfiction: Outline and Rough Draft and Final Drafts (2)

The student will write a 500–750-word Creative Nonfiction piece based on the elements of nonfiction described in the reading. The student will create an outline, then write a rough draft based on the outline and submit it to the assigned Discussion for peer feedback. Then, the student will rewrite his/her draft and submit a final draft which incorporates the feedback from his/her classmates.

Original Works of Poetry: Rough and Final Drafts (2)

After completing the assigned readings, the student will write 1 original work of poetry based on the elements of poetry described in the reading. The student will create a draft and submit it to the assigned Discussion for peer feedback. The student will also complete a set of questions detailing their reasoning for writing the poem. Then, the student will rewrite his/her draft and submit the final draft which incorporates the feedback from his/her classmates.

Self-Evaluation

The student will complete an evaluation concerning the contributions made during the course. The student will evaluate his/her own contribution to his/her classmates’ work, as well as evaluate their personal growth as a writer.

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Introduction to Creative Writing

1155-crw2001vbb1155-57189, general information, professor information, course description.

You are a writer every time you write. And in this class you will be doing a lot of writing. You will become a better writer by reading and studying good writers' works. By reading, you will extend your knowledge of form and craft. So in this class you will be doing a lot of reading. Considering yourself a writer is a matter of writing, of learning craft, but at the same time, it is a matter of developing self-knowledge and self-trust. This class will help foster these two elements. In addition to reading the texts, you will read published stories and poems. You will do a lot of prewriting and brainstorming by completing specific exercises. These exercises are the material for your fiction and poetry. We will share and discuss these writing exercises. At the end of the semester, you will submit a portfolio of your fiction and poems, early drafts and revisions, as well as a critical paper: a statement of your aesthetics. Learning to write is not a linear process. There is no logical A-to-B-to-C way to become a good writer. Creative writing is not a skill that can be mastered in ten easy lessons. One neat truth about writing cannot answer it all. There are many truths. I hope to teach you some of the techniques of poetry and fiction. We will discuss form and theory. We will learn to sharpen our revision skills. We will hopefully create a nurturing environment where our writing will be encouraged and our imaginations stimulated. But there are some qualities that only you can bring to the class that will guarantee your success and those are passion, caring, authenticity, and vision. You might think of our course as a studio course. You will be practicing your art of writing by working on specific projects. I will be looking over your shoulders and monitoring your progress. Since you will need to complete a lot of writing this semester, you'll need to learn to work quickly but also to keep your attention inside sentences for hours at a time. This requires a discipline, a kind of physical training I can best describe as athletic. Writers need to be able to sit in one place and think inside sentences for long periods of time. As you begin this course, you will need to set your own goals. These are writing times, when you are sitting in one place and working closely with words. You should do nothing else during these sessions.

Course Objectives

CRW 2001 will introduce you to contemporary works of poetry and fiction, will teach you the fundamental techniques of these two genres, and will give you an opportunity to craft fiction and poetry through structured assignments. You will develop a critical vocabulary with which to discuss the elements and craft of fiction and poetry. After being introduced to a variety of poetic and narrative techniques in published writing, you will practice these techniques through your own exercises, fiction, and poetry. You will explore and analyze the communication of meaning through writing. You will learn to articulate critical responses to pieces of creative writing. Finally, you will produce a portfolio of original writing that has gone through the revision process.

Important Information

Expectations of this course.

This is an online course, meaning that most of the course work will be conducted online. Expectations for performance in an online course are the same as for a traditional course; in fact, online courses require a degree of self-motivation, self-discipline, and technology skills that can make them more demanding for some students. Online courses are not independent study courses. You will be expected to interact online with me and your peers and keep up with all assignments.

Students are expected to:

• Review the how to get started information  located in the course content
• Introduce yourself to the class during the first week by posting a self introduction in the appropriate discussion forum
• Take the practice quiz to ensure that your computer is compatible with Blackboard
• Interact  online with instructor/s and peers
• Review  and follow the course calendar

Additional Technical Requirements & Skills

In this section you can address any specific technical skills that are needed in this course. (Skills, software, hardware, etc).

Course Prerequisites

The prerequisites for this course are ENC 1101 and ENC 1102 . Review the  course catalog page  for prerequisites information.

Please review the policies page as it contains essential information regarding guidelines relevant to all courses at FIU and additional information on the standards for acceptable netiquette important for online courses.

Course Detail

Course communication.

The best way to communicate with me is by email at [email protected] . You will get a response within 48 hours, usually much sooner.

Discussion Forums

Keep in mind that forum discussions are public, and care should be taken when determining what to post. If you need to send a private message to me or to a student, please use email. Part of your grade requires you to participate in the forum discussions. A new topic will be posted each week. A thoughtful response is required in order to receive credit. One of the forum discussions is titled "Student to Student Help." This is where you go to post questions to your classmates about the assignments, class guidelines, readings, etc. Helping out your fellow students counts as part of your participation grade!

Assignments

Stay on schedule. Meet your deadlines, all of them. Don't try to toss together whatever you can just before an assignment is due. Assignments done hastily look like paint-by-number art works: The beginning brushstrokes are crisp and clear; the quality plummets; the finished product is a muddy mess. (And some of the blank spots still show.) Read the assignment carefully. Do not submit a piece of writing that does not respond to the assignment. These off-topic responses often are a result of the writer encountering a new, difficult demand, getting stuck and falling back on a previously mastered skill.

Final Portfolio

Your portfolio will consist of the following:

• Significant Revision of Scenes #1 and #2
• Significant Revision of Poems #1, #2, #3
• A critical paper (7--10 pages), which is a statement of your aesthetics. This paper will discuss your revision process. Using the critical vocabulary learned during the semester, you will explore why you made specific changes in your fiction and poetry as you moved from draft to draft.

During the semester, the drafts of your fiction and poems will be read, discussed, remarked upon, and evaluated. At the end of the semester, you will submit a portfolio consisting of original fiction and poetry (based on specific assignments), and a critical paper describing your revisions and your reasons for them. When I look at these final drafts, I will ask myself if you understand the fundamental nature of fiction and poetry. Do you have the ability to execute interesting, compelling, intelligent fiction and poetry? Does your fiction and poetry demonstrate the theory read in the class? Did you write enough? Your final grade will also be based on the completion of your other online assignments: quizzes, writing exercises, and reading responses. If you miss a reading response, an exercise or a quiz, you will receive a zero. I do not allow late work. For each required draft of your fiction or poetry that you fail to submit, you will lose 10 points off your final portfolio grade. If you do not submit your final portfolio, you will not pass the course.

Course Calendar

Weekly schedule.

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