Course Description
The Writers' Group is for
people who love to write and see the camaraderie of other writers
in order to share
Work
Working methods
Ideas
Challenges
Inspiration
Participants bring their
own goals and projects into the
class framework of weekly small group feedback as well as instructor's
written and/or oral critique. Class time will be devoted to
Responding to each
other's work
Examining alternatives
Exploring working methods
Writing exercises (occasionally)
Two or three times during
the quarter students may present to the larger group as time
and numbers permit.
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Course Requirements
1. Attendance and Arrival:
Writers' Group members should plan
to arrive on time or a few minutes early to get for the class
to begin. Late arrivals disrupt discussions and readings. Please
be on time.
2. Participation is expected of all group members. We discuss
weekly reading assignments, pertinent issues, and additional
readings. In small group feedback sessions, each participant brings work in progress,
provides copies for the group, carefully considers group comments,
and, in turn, responds constructively to other group members'
work.
3. Class atmosphere grows from our combined preparation, punctuality,
courtesy, open-mindedness and willingness to participate. Group
members vary considerably in their ages, occupations, education,
writing experience and writing interests. Such variety creates
a rich environment for creative risk-taking, mutual support,
and joy in our work.
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