Creative Reading and Writing (ENGL1201)
Semester 2 / 2016

Texts

y separately published work icon The Puncher & Wattmann Anthology of Australian Poetry John Leonard (editor), Glebe : Puncher and Wattmann , 2009 Z1674214 2009 anthology poetry (taught in 16 units)

Description

This is an introduction to creative writing that stresses the importance of creative reading in developing the skills and techniques of the beginning writer. Through a close reading of texts across different genres, students are alerted to the creative possibilities and challenges specific to each genre and are encouraged to imitate and adapt the tools of the writing trade.

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