Teach Creative Writing
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Carrie Said:
What's a good book to teach kids creative writing?We Answered:
When I was 11, people were always giving me books on writing, so I was reading Steven King's "On Writing", I remember, plus a host of books by authors who were popular so long ago that no one remembers their names any more. But the one that I think was most legitimately useful, plus fun and age appropriate, was "Writing Magic" by Gail Carson Levine. Even though it was written directly before Levine started writing for *very* young children, it's not written in that young style, but rather more like all of her other books up to that point-- ageless and an easy read. It has tips, surveys, and best of alll, the end of each chapter is a list of "assignments" that readers can/should do to utilise the techniques she's talked about. I loved it when I was 11, I loved her books when I was younger, and my 40-something stepmother just read it, and she loved it too, so I'd say it's appropriate for all ages!Scott Said:
Is it possible to teach creative writing at the college level with an MFA in Creative Writing?We Answered:
The MFA is the terminal degree in Creative Writing. There are very few PhD programs in the subject because a PhD is about research and Creative Writing is about creating art. You could get a PhD researching other people's creative writing but then it's a PhD in Literature. ☺One of the "problems" with an MFA is that most people (even academics) don't understand the difference between that degree and an MA/MS. Most assume that it is equal to the MA/MS when it's intended (and generally accepted) to not be. This is true of the MFA in Studio Art and in Theater as well.
So, yes - you fully qualify (in terms of academic degree) to teach at the university level with an MFA but your teaching content area is limited to Creative Writing unless your MFA also included 18+ hours in English or Literature. It's also important to note that most positions seeking a CW, fiction, or creative non-fiction professor expect some significant professional results too - publications.
* http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000620348-01 is an example of an open position for a CW professor. Note that the MFA (or PhD) is the required degree.
* http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000619692-01 is an example using the term "terminal degree in creative writing" instead of listing all of the possibilities. The MFA would qualify here.
* http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000618934-01 is a more unusual example that will accept the MFA for a position teaching English Comp and Lit. An MFA in CW may have an advantage here over the Eng/Lit grad since we can assume they'd not have mentioned CW for teaching these courses if they weren't trying to raise the school's writing level.
* http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000618909-01 is a tenure track position in the English department that is seeking a CW grad (MFA or PhD with CW emphasis).
* http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000618453-01 another tenure track but not teaching freshman comp. This one wants an MFA or PhD and serious publication experience.
The best place to find answers about what employers are actually looking for in employee qualifications is by reading their 'help wanted ads'. In academic circles, we find those ads at The Chronicle of Higher Education. http://chronicle.com/section/Home/5/
Claude Said:
How to teach a child to write in their own style and teach creative writing?We Answered:
creative writing can only be cultivated if you provide freedom to the child..let him/her choose the topic on his/her own..dont bind the child by time or words limitation.first let him/her write the ideas which s/he thinks..dont mark the spelling mistakes in the initial stage..let him/her exploreJordan Said:
Where can i teach a Creative writing class?We Answered:
Maybe volunteer at the local library. Sometimes they hold classes there...generally they are for adults, though. If you want to work with young adults/school aged students, you'll need a certificate for teaching.Harry Said:
how do i teach english creative writing to children?We Answered:
um, don't you have to go to school for all of this before you can get such a job? kids love harry potter. that's my best advice. our fourth grade teacher read it to us and we ate it up.