Teaching Creative Writing in Canada (Paperback)

Paperback. Teaching Creative Writing in Canada maps the landscape of Creative Writing programmes across Canada. Canadas position, both culturally and physically, as a midpoint between the two major Anglophone influences on Creative Writing pedagogythe UK and the USAmakes it a unique and relevant vantage for the study of contemporary Creative Writing pedagogy.Showcasing writer-professors from Canadas major Creative Writing programmes, the collection considers the climate-crisis, contemporary workshop scepticism, curriculum design, programme management, prize culture, grants and interdisciplinarity. Each chapter concludes with field-tested writing advice from many of Canadas most influential professors of fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction and drama.This authoritative volume offers an important national perspective on contemporary and timeless issues in Creative Writing pedagogy and their varied treatment in Canada. It will be of valuable to other creative teachers and practitioners, those with an interest in teaching and learning a creative art and anyone working on cultural and educational landscapes. Teaching Creative Writing in Canada maps the landscape of Creative Writing programmes across Canada. This authoritative volume offers an important national perspective on contemporary and timeless issues in Creative Writing pedagogy and their varied treatment in Canada. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …