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Writing is telling stories. Writing is telling your story. Writing is a scary blank page. Writing is waiting. Writing is deleting. Writing is rewriting. Writing is listening. Writing is paying attention. Writing is work. Writing is a daily activity. Writing is action. Writing is being alone with yourself. Writing is talking to others. Writing is showing yourself to the world. Writing is risk. Writing is escape. Writing is about real questions. Writing is play. Writing is pain. Writing is joy. Writing is flow.
This module invites students to gain experience about what writing means to them. Students will do very short daily writing activities to experience writing as a state of mind, as a structure of attention, as flow. Students will also submit more structured pieces and will read the writings of fellow students.
We will read and analyze screenplays and short stories to learn from them AND we will read each other’s stories. This way, the module will take you on a journey of reflective close reading, turning the insights gained into practical writing assignments. We will discuss and experiment with point of view, character building, voice, motivation. Further topics include experimenting with narrative rhythm and creating a narrative arch.
You will learn to read better in order to write better, and will compose your own work of fiction. You will give and receive constructive feedback, and work on getting a first draft to publishable text. The module is recommended for those who wish to study English or other languages, Publishing, Journalism, Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Screenwriting. Anyone who plans a career working with texts is welcome.
Module leader: Szép Eszter
