Need somewhere to talk about writing, address issues that come up in your written work, and engage in some workshops or other exploration? Consider dropping in on the EMU Writers Circle – Writing (first) for Ourselves. This is a weekly gathering open to EMU students, staff, and faculty to talk about writing (personal or academic). Room 300,…
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We’re one of the 50 Best Blogs for Creative Writing Students
Thanks bestcollegesonline.com! You named us one of the 50 Best Blogs for Creative Writing Students. See the listing (plus links to many other useful blogs) here: http://www.bestcollegesonline.com/blog/2010/09/27/50-best-blogs-for-creative-writing-students/
EMU classes canceled today, Wednesday, Feb. 2
Due to the winter blizzard hitting the Midwest, EMU President Susan Martin announced a cancellation of all campus classes, activities, lectures and events (with the exception of the Men’s Basketball Game at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Convocation Center, which will be played as scheduled). Classes are expected to resume on Thursday, Feb. 3, but…
DISQUIET – new literary program in Lisbon, 2011
A new literary program from Dzanc Books has been annouced. Here’s a snippet: Announcing DISQUIET: The Dzanc Books International Literary Program in Lisbon, Portugal June 19 – July 1, 2011 Two weeks of writing workshops and lectures, discussions on the craft of writing, and immersion in Portuguese literature and culture with some of North America’s…
Welcome new CRTW faculty Rob Halpern
Welcome to new Creative Writing Department faculty member Rob Halpern! Professor Halpern received his Ph.D. from University of California, Santa Cruz. He is the author of Rumored Place (Krupskaya, 2004), Disaster Studies (Palm Press, 2009), and Weak Link (Slack Buddha Press, 2009). He also authored the preface to Bruce Boone’s Century of Clouds (Nightboat, 2009). He has taught graduate…
NO Change in Enrollment Levels for Financial Aid (Grad Students)
Although an earlier post had annouced changes in enrollment levels for financial aid for graduate students, those changes still need final approval. For the time being, enrollment levels remain at: – 8 credits graduate full-time – 4 credits graduate part-time If you have any questions about this, please contact Deb DeLaski-Smith in the Grad School: ddelaski@emich.edu
Happy Spring
Happy end of Winter and beginning of Spring semester! The Creative Writing Blog might slow down a little bit this spring/summer, but keep checking back as there’s sure to be some new posts here and there. In the meantime, enjoy new photos on the Creative Writing Flickr page, featuring shots from last semester’s Showcase. Visit…
Poetry Constraints
You might want to try out a poetry template experiment using survey monkey created by poet Michele Battiste. She says: I’m interested in how the digital interface affects the writer’s experience, how the concept of “play” factors in the experience, how the digital interface either expands the limits of the forms or speeds their ruptures, and…
Creative Writing honorees at the English Dept. Celebration of Student Excellence
Congratulations to Jesse Eagle and Lucy Carnaghi for being honored at the EMU English Department’s Celebration of Student Excellence this month. Jesse received the Creative Writing grad award and Lucy was the distinguished Creative Writing undergrad. Nice work, folks!
English Department Book Sale
The English Department is having a book sale this week and next, Monday through Friday. Stop by the 6th Floor of Pray-Harrold — hagglers are welcome! Contact Pat Healy in the English Dept. for more info at 734-487-4220.