Creative Writing

This class is intended for students demonstrating a specific talent for writing poetry and prose. Participants are involved in an intensive study of the writing and publication processes, producing poetry, short fiction and drama. Student writing groups support peer-critique and the improvement of specific pieces of writing. Participants master basic techniques important to portraying characters, establishing settings, focusing narration and using symbolism. In addition to creating individual portfolios of written work, the class produces an anthology of student writings. Students are required to submit selected works to contests and magazines highlighting the works of young writers.