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In fiction writing, poetry, and novel writing, we offer a variety of courses. The first courses, EN 218 and EN 223, offer an introduction to creative writing. EN 218 helps students learn the key components of fiction including character, plot, setting, dialogue and point of view. EN 223 aids students in developing their skills in poetry writing through the exploration of sound, imagery, and voice and through sharing their work with their peers. Both courses are wonderful ways to explore creativity. The second set of courses EN 219, advanced creative writing of fiction, and EN 224, advanced creative writing of poetry, further develop students’ work and techniques. EN 219 explores finer elements of narrative technique and modern narrative structures. EN 224 further develops poetry writing skills and offers the opportunity to study modern poets to learn contemporary styles and forms. Both classes include workshops and emphasize revision. Publication guidelines are discussed in EN 219. HP 251 Writing the Novel is a seminar designed to help students complete a full length work of fiction. Different strategies of drafting, plot development, and chapter revision are explored through class lecture and discussion. A modified rolling workshop schedule encourages students to generate chapters. HP 251 is cross-listed with the Honors Program and does require Honors Standing or permission of the instructor. A capstone course for the creative writing classes is HP 275PF, an Internship with the Potomac Review, an opportunity for hands-on participation in production of a professional literary magazine. The interns help plan writing conferences, publication launch parties and readings as well as help in all facets of creating an issue. Admission is by application to the Potomac Review editor. Creative Writing students may also contribute to Red Jacket. This annual student-run arts and literary/arts features Montgomery College students' work and is produced by the Rockville's Professional Writing faculty. Montgomery College, Rockville, has celebrated student writing in the form of a literary journal since the late 1906's. The first three issues were called The Duel. In 1979, one issue of The Montgomery Review appeared, and during the 1980's, it morphed into The Red Jacket. It faded away, then emerged as Van Gogh's Other Ear. In the 1990's, it faded away again. In Spring 2001, the journal became resurrected as The Red Jacket, and the Department of English has published The Red Jacket each year since then. Short works of fiction, poetry, personal essay, and artwork may be submitted year-round to red.jacket@montgomerycollege.edu. If you are interested in an editorial position, you are encouraged to send an email to red.jacket@montgomerycollege.edu or visit the Red Jacket's faculty adviser, Professor Zachary Benavidez. |
