WRT210 Writing for Publication (8)
CSU Discipline Area: English (ENGLI)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject provides students with writing experience focussed on new work such as poetry or short fiction. It allows students opportunities to develop their writing skills and capacities in the genre(s) of their choice. Practising writers will be involved in the classes and will be available for editorial advice.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Albury-Wodonga |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: WRT210
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Access to computer and internet/email facilities is essential.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Have acquired compositional skills and knowledge by working on a number of pieces of new writing in the genre(s) of their specialisation
Have developed skills in editing and analysing their work
Have demonstrated their understanding of marketplace requirements for publishing new work in the area of their specialisation.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
writing exercises focussing on genre-specific as well as common features of writing autobiographical, documentary and experimental techniques 'fictional' foci such as narrative, character, metaphor, style and structure 'poetic' foci such as formal shape, figurative language, style and performance examination and critique of appropriate publication outlets and venues communication with, and submission to, publication outlets.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.