Advanced Writing Sparks to Refinement (CWRI 1180)

How can you elaborate on the poetry within any moment? What are the nooks and crannies of the imagination and how can you take up residence in the skull of a vole? From generative prompts to strategies for getting a book published and through all stages in between, this course will provide you with modes and models to add to your own creative writing practice. With a primary focus on poetry, this course will also benefit the essayist or prose writer. Through in-class exercises, lectures, discussions and workshops, the goal is to produce new poetry, non-fiction or short fiction. Intended for those who have experience in creative writing, this course will give add some new perspectives and strategies for your writing life.

Course code: CWRI 1180

Credits: 0.0

Tuition: $256^*

Length: 18 hours

Course outline: https://www.vcc.ca/cfm-files/course-outline.cfm?subject=CWRI&number=1180

Campus: Downtown

Prerequisites

Writing Sparks to Completion (CWRI 1123) or publishing experience recommended.

Schedule†

CWRI 1180 schedule for programs:

CWRI

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.

CRN #	Instructor	Dates	Day/Time	Instructor	Register
21010	Spenst, Kevin	April 27, 2020 to June 8, 2020	Mon \| 6:30 p.m - 9:30 p.m	Spenst, Kevin	Register Register /applying/apply-now/registering-to-cs/

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* Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Advanced Writing Sparks to Refinement (CWRI 1180)

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