The Place and the Writer: International Intersections of Teacher Lore and Creative Writing Pedagogy

The combined experience of authors throughout the ages offers valuable information about creative writing, but it can be problematic for students and practitioners. The Place and the Writer offers a global perspective on creative writing pedagogy that challenges areas of perceived wisdom and explores the best approaches for teaching and practicing creative writing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 20 October 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The collective wisdom of authors across centuries provides a treasure trove of insightful information regarding the art of creative writing. Nevertheless, this wealth of knowledge can also pose challenges for students and practitioners, as it often encourages the perpetuation of ineffective methods. Additionally, this allegiance to tradition tends to be predominantly focused on the United States. To adopt a nuanced perspective on the applications and constraints of lore, The Place and the Writer presents a global outlook on creative writing pedagogy that remains largely unexplored. Spanning diverse cultural perspectives from Brazil to Hong Kong, Finland to South Africa, this book delves into the ongoing international discourse on the most effective strategies for teaching and practicing creative writing. Marshall Moore and Sam Meekings challenge prevailing notions of wisdom within the field of creative writing, encompassing aesthetics and politics in institutionalized creative writing; the workshopping process; tuition and talent; classroom anxiety; the reconciliation of theory and lore; and teaching creative writing in languages other than English.

Weight: 420g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350213913