Students will read works by several contemporary authors in a variety of writing genres. These works will serve as a source of style and technique from which students can model their own writing. Authors studied include: Anne Michaels, Tim O'Brien, Stewart O'Nan, Barbara Kingsolver, Michael Cunningham, Rita Dove, David Sedaris, Jasper Fforde, Christopher Moore,
Cormac McCarthy and David Guterson, plus several poets and short fiction writers.
1. Quiz 2. Finish Bloodsucking Fiends 3. Monsters and fears--Think about the "monsters" or fears in your life. Any inspiration for writing? What are the real fears that most of us deal with in our lives? Can your writing touch upon these issues?
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