Creative writing as a professional discipline

Creative writing has become a highly professionalised academic discipline, with popular courses and prestigious degree programmes worldwide.

Who should read this book

This book is a must for all students and teachers of creative writing, indeed for anyone who aspires to be a published writer.

Content and approach

It engages with a complex art in an accessible manner, addressing concepts important to the rapidly growing field of creative writing, while maintaining a strong craft emphasis, analysing exemplary models of writing and providing related writing exercises.

Authors and topics

Written by professional writers and teachers of writing, the chapters deal with specific genres or forms - ranging from the novel to new media - or with significant topics that explore the cutting edge state of creative writing internationally (including creative writing and science, contemporary publishing and new workshop approaches).