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Book SynopsisIn this passionate, iconoclastic, survey of Creative Writing as an academic discipline, Stephanie Vanderslice provides a provocative critique of existing practice. She challenges enduring myths surrounding creative writing - not least, that writers learn most from workshops. Through case studies of best practice from America and elsewhere, Vanderslice provides a vision of change, showing how undergraduate and postgraduate programs can be reformed to re-engage with contemporary culture.
Trade Review'This is a brave, serious, passionate and entertaining book' - Dr Steve May, Head of Department, Creative Writing, Bath Spa University and author of Doing Creative Writing. 'Thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and altogether important book' - Erika Dreifus (erikadreifus.com blog)
Table of ContentsFrontmatter: Table of Contents; Index; Abstract. Foreword by Dr Steve May. Chapter One: Creative Writing in Higher Education: Reflection, Innovation, Accountability. Notes from the Field (I): Storming the Garret. Chapter Two: Undergraduate Creative Writing Programs. Notes from the Field (II): Grasping Ariadne's Thread: Wendy Bishop's Stories and My Own. Chapter Three: Graduate Creative Writing Programs: Creative Writing Comes of Age. Notes from the Field (III): Once More to the Workshop: A Myth Caught in Time. Chapter Four: Workshopping the Workshop. Notes from the Field (IV): A Place to Start. Chapter Five: Creative Writing Programs in the World. Afterword: Looking Inward and Outward. Endmatter: Appendix A; Acknowledgements; References.
