Creative Writing in the Community by Terry Ann Thaxton

Creative Writing in the Community by Terry Ann Thaxton

Creative Writing in the Community is the first book to focus on the practical side of creative writing. Connecting classroom experiences to community-based projects, it prepares creative writing students for teaching in schools, homeless centers, youth clubs and care homes. Each chapter is packed with easy-to-use resources including: specific lesson plans; case studies of students working with community groups; lists of suitable writing examples; "how to..." sections; examples and theoretical applications of creative writing pedagogy and techniques; reflection questions; writings by workshop participants. Enhanced by contributions from directors,students and teachers at successful public programs, Creative Writing in the Community is more than an essential guide for students on creative writing courses and leaders of community-based learning programs; it is practical demonstration of the value of art in society.

Terry Ann Thaxton’s thorough and thoughtful guide to community-based creative writing programs mixes inspiring stories with concrete strategies to turn inspiration into actionThe voices gathered in Creative Writing in the Community make the strongest possible case for the value of the literary arts and convey the joy of helping students find their voices as writers, whether those students are seven or seventy years old. * Amy Swauger, Director, Teachers & Writers Collaborative *
Creative Writing in the Community is a unique, comprehensive guidebook – an indispensable, whole-hearted resource both for aspiring writing teachers and practicing writers who, like the author, believe that the union of creative writing and service based learning can build confidence and generate, in learners from all walks of life, a sense of hope, possibility, and purpose. * Michael Steinberg, Professor Emeritus, Michigan State University, USA and co-author (with Robert Root Jr) of Those Who Do, Can; Teachers Writing, Writers Teaching (1996) *

Terry Ann Thaxton is Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Central Florida, USA.

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ISBN 13	9781441111944
ISBN 10	1441111948
Title	Creative Writing in the Community
Author	Terry Ann Thaxton
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Year published	2013-11-07
Number of pages	288
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