Creating a Genre-Bending Manuscript
Creating a Genre-Bending Manuscript
WRITING 762.23
Learn the basics of writing at the intersection of multiple genres using prompts and in-class exercises.
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What you can learn
What you can learn
Learn tips and techniques to shape and sequence a new manuscript
Get insight into choosing which genres rules to keep and which to bend
Complete in-class writing prompts and exercises
Use take-home prompts to continue your progress after class ends
About This Course
Often students who are sophisticated readers gravitate towards creating manuscripts that are at the intersection of different genres. This brief 3-hour workshop is designed to be suitable for both beginning and advanced writers alike. Students will learn tips and techniques to keep in mind as they shape and sequence a new evolved manuscript and consider which genre rules to retain and which creative genre guidelines should be reshaped. Class will offer several in-class writing exercises and fun writing prompts. Take home prompts for continuing writing practice will also be shared with the students. Take home writing prompts and a creative process craft essay for continuing writing practice will also be shared with the students.