Careers in Writing & Publishing
Fall 2024
Broadening the Story: Reflecting, Honoring and Celebrating Diversity in Children’s Literature (REMOTE)
The impressions and messages contained in children’s literature help to cultivate a child’s understanding of themselves, their communities and the world around them. Purposeful text selection and meaningful inclusion of diverse stories can have a powerful, positive impact on children’s reading lives when we attempt to make sure that every child is reflected in books and that every child can understand the experiences of other people by reading books. This course focuses on the importance of diverse children’s literature. It celebrates the various experiences and identities of children and adults alike, while inspiring and fostering a love of reading. CE-LIT 2039, 6 Weds., Sept. 18-Oct. 23, 5:00-6:00 pm, $80. M Duncan. #98185
Healing Minds and Hearts in Writing (REMOTE)
Writing is an empowering tool that frees minds and hearts. Writing has the power to heal, to create a connection with self and with others through ideas, thoughts and sharing of emotions. The “work-shopping” process invites writing as a recursive process in which writing stamina is built, writing goals are examined, and the process is shared. Writers will engage in experiential writing, set writing goals, and will create shorter structured pieces and a longer piece as a culminating activity. CE-PRSDV 2197, 5 Sat. Sept 14-Oct. 19 (skip 10/12), 10:00 am-12:00 noon”, $125. E Klein #97895
How to Write Fast (REMOTE)
Discover exercises, technologies, and tips that can help you boost your writing productivity. If you have limited time for writing or a lot of stories to tell, this course can help you complete more works. CE-WRITG 2038, 3 Wed., Oct. 2-16, 6:00-8:00 pm, $75. P Andrews #97982
How to Write a Story (REMOTE)
Whether your goal is to become a published writer, or you want to write just for the fun of it, this course will give you all the essentials necessary to craft a well-written story that people will want to read. In this course, you’ll learn how to develop great story ideas, write a story outline, develop realistic characters, write effective dialogue, write with action (show, don’t tell), and more. Students will be given short writing exercises and will have the opportunity to share their work with the class and receive helpful critiques. CE-WRITG 2132, 8 Tues., Oct. 1-Nov. 19, 7:00-9:00 pm, $200. L Lush. #97918