Creative Writing (ECSU ENG 205)

This is a rigorous, nurturing introductory poetry and fiction workshop. Though students will read and discuss many masterful poems and short stories, the emphasis of the course, ultimately, is on generating, critiquing, and revising student work. Intended for students who have already mastered the basic mechanics of writing, this course will provide the opportunity to explore the techniques and styles of a wide variety of professional writers, as well as those of their peers. Participants will use of rich and varied language and learn how to draw on their own experiences to  create provocative, lively, and insightful work.Students may earn three (3) college credits for Intro to Creative Writing (ENG 205) through Eastern Connecticut State University if a “C” or better is earned in the course. Students must register for this opportunity by the deadline and are responsible for all fees.  (Fee in 2020 was $75.) Upon successful completion of the course, students can request a transcript, and credits are  transferable to all Connecticut State Universities, including UCONN, by way of the TAP agreement. This course is also transferable to other institutions depending on each school policy.