CPA Creative Writing (Hyattsville ONLY)/
Total Audition Time: Approximately 10 minutes
Auditions: Saturday, January 27th
The creative writing program helps students unleash their creative side and feel more comfortable writing about everyday life. Students learn how to write stories and expand their vocabulary in a non-academic way while discussing their creative process. Learning to critique and give constructive feedback is a lifelong skill needed in every discipline.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for students with potential who demonstrate their passion for creative writing. Successful students show strong critical and creative thinking skills.
The audition process itself
Consists of a ten-minute interview to demonstrate the following:
Positive response and enthusiasm for creative writing
Willingness to discuss and accept constructive criticism
Desire to experiment with different genres of writing and techniques
Willingness to examine literature as part of the creative writing process
What to bring/how to prepare
Pre-writing assignment to demonstrate the following :
Composition
Word Choice
Structure
Creativity connected to a given prompt
**Approved applicants have received a Writing Prompt. Please complete and submit by TBD.
Have a successful audition
Review/edit the pre-writing assignment you will submit so we can see your best work.
READ. Great writers are constantly reading.
Be prepared to discuss your work.
Be prepared to discuss where you want to go, what you hope to accomplish.
Present yourself well – arrive promptly, dress neatly, speak clearly and confidently.
SEND QUESTIONS TO THE CONTENT SUPERVISOR:
Dr. Patricia Payne – patpayne@pgcps.org