Fiction and Poetry Writing encourages student writers to develop an individual voice and cultivate their creative writing skills. Students will use handouts, assigned readings and class notes to analyze various styles in the genres of poetry and short fiction and will incorporate techniques they have learned in their own work. Class discussion and peer review will be crucial components of this course, and as this course blends traditional and online classes, some feedback will be given digitally. Students should expect assignments which will challenge them to experiment with different types of creative writing and will be expected to sustain a collaborative learning environment. Students should approach the class with an open mind, aiming to increase their own comfort with the genres we attempt and familiarity with different aspects of the writing process (e.g., brainstorming, outlining, providing constructive feedback). No previous creative writing experience is required.
07/07/2025, 07/08/2025, 07/09/2025, 07/10/2025, 07/11/2025, 07/14/2025, 07/15/2025, 07/16/2025, 07/17/2025, 07/18/2025, 07/21/2025, 07/22/2025, 07/23/2025, 07/24/2025, 07/25/2025
Participants must be entering grades 10 to 12.
Minimum: 1
Registration starts on 12/18/2023 and ends on 07/24/2025.
Please contact Merion Mercy if you have any questions.