Would you like to study the art and craft of writing with acclaimed visiting writers? Want advice on your own work from a distinguished poet, novelist, or essayist? Then apply for the Visiting Writers' Workshop!
WRTG 38000: Writers’ Workshop is a one-credit multi-genre class that allows students to study poetry, fiction, and nonfiction with three visiting writers. The course consists of:
- an orientation meeting with the Distinguished Visiting Writers Series Director
- a 90-minute class with each visiting writer (scheduled at various times during the semester)
- three evening readings
- an individual conference with the writer of your choice to discuss your writing
- collaboration with peers to host the writer in your chosen genre, crafting and delivering an author introduction for the DVW reading, as well as moderating the author Q&A that follows.
All of these opportunities will further your knowledge of writing in multiple genres, develop your skills as a writer, and help keep you up to date on the world of contemporary writing.
Students may take the course up to three times in order to receive credit for an upper-division writing elective. Though priority goes to juniors and seniors who are Writing majors and minors, all Ithaca College students are welcome to apply. Applications are always due a semester in advance.
Note: Students accepted into the workshop are required to attend all three readings and craft talks plus the kick-off meeting at the beginning of the semester. It is the student's responsibility to make sure other classes and commitments don't interfere with this requirement.
The Visiting Writers' Workshop offers IC students a unique opportunity to learn from some of America's foremost writers. Don’t miss your chance—apply!
Fill out your application here!
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Nov. 7, 2024
Accepted students will be notified by Nov. 15, 2024.
For more information, contact DVW Director Jamaica Baldwin at jbaldwin2@ithaca.edu