Course Offerings

Want to try your hand at creative writing, or improve what you're already working on? In this class, you'll grow as a creative writer, constructively responding to each other's writing in a confidential space. You'll write from prompts to create plots, develop characters, and draft poems. There are lessons in craft, and you can focus on your favorite form: poems, short stories, lyrics, journals, or plays.

Course Objectives

write twice for 20 - 30 minutes during each class period


learn to share and read what is written

learn how to respond to each person's writing in positive terms only

learn about confidentiality in writing, keeping confidential the content of every piece of writing and all conversation about the writing

Outline of instruction

Exposure to a range of creative writing genres

Write in a non-hierarchical setting because the workshop leader writes with participants; all participants including the leader are treated as equals

Lessons in craft

Practice responding in a positive way to each other's writing

Write and respond in a confidential space

Experience using your own language and voice

Contact Hours

20

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

None

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Basic Writing Experience

Text and Supplies Needed

Notebook or journal and pen

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Class is appropriate for experienced and novice writers.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

EDU-3001F3

FVP-3100F3

CSP-4000CDE

Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]