Student Feedback and Musings

Creative Writing: Musings

     

(you may type and email this to jforman@buckley.org or use this sheet)

Your thoughts on the following (bullet points or a sentence) 

(pick two or three):

·         “There is no creative writing without creative reading.” Carol Muske-Duke

How does reading help us as creative writers? Explain what “creative” reading might entail? (Think outside the box)

•  Six word memoir (write six words that might sum up one’s life)

·         Serendipity: “The faculty of making fortunate discoveries by accident.” How can browsing in a bookstore or library create the element of chance so that you might stumble upon something you never were looking for?

·         Short short fiction: How can we incorporate daily reading or short short fiction writing into our daily or weekly routines? How is this valuable?  Should we try writing collaboratively?

·         Brainstorm some ideas for this course going forward: