The primary goal of the course is to critique these stories in class discussion with an eye toward improvement. Discussion of literary technique, publishing, and how a writer's personality or temperament can lead her toward one literary form or style rather than another. Meeting deadlines, regular attendance and active classroom participation is essential. Over three unexcused absences may result in a failing grade. Special attention to grammar, spelling, and punctuation is critical.
Emphasis is placed on the individual goals and needs of the poets assembled around the table.
Enrollment is by permission. See David Citino, DE 164. Assumptions , David Citino. Regular presentations of original poetry to the workshop. The premise is that writers will advance in their craft through discussion of technique, writing practice in the nonfiction form, critical evaluation of nonfiction in a workshop setting, revision, and reading of nonfiction in current periodicals.