Topics in Creative Writing

An introduction to the foundational principles of one of three creative writing genres: poetry, fiction, or creative non-fiction. Major emphasis is on the composition of poems, short fiction, personal narrative, and/or reflective journaling. The class may include one or more visits with local area writers' groups or to writing events. Students who complete this course should have a working knowledge of the creative writing process and a basic understanding of the life of a creative writer. May be repeated for credit when content changes.