Polishing Your Material

What is it that makes some stories leap off the page so you feel like you know the author? One answer is "voice" - the distinctive style of expression that marks the work of a particular writer. The voice of the individual author is what we will examine in this course. We will analyze the memoirs we've read this year - and a few new ones - to see how writers use language to make their stories vibrantly alive and unique. As part of the focus on language, you will learn how to edit your own work so that your own voice can rise to the surface. In addition, we will examine the world of magazine and book publishing, including how to query agents, submit your work and develop relationships with editors. As the quarter ends, we'll focus on developing a plan for supporting your writing after the course is over. You will also create a class anthology with your peers to showcase individual writing.

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