Practical Guide to Teaching Creative Writing
Supporting Inclusive Pedagogy

By (author) John Vigna,Bronwen Tate,Dr Bronwen Tate,Dr John Vigna

ISBN13: 9781350427723

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Published: 19/02/2026

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Description
A practical resource for creative writing instructors, this book brings together theoretical ideas with how progressive pedagogical and inclusive teaching practices can be implemented in a huge range of contexts. For newcomers to seasoned instructors, teachers of undergraduate and postgrads, online, in-person or hybrid classes from 6 to 300+ students, creative writing teachers are guided through each step of designing and teaching courses.With conceptually rich introductions, hands-on examples, and actionable interventions to help teachers challenge their students, A Creative Writing Teacher’s Companion provides: · A diverse range of perspectives and approaches to active learning · Guidance on creating effective and meaningful exercises, next-level tips and suggestions to spur pedagogy, and teaching practices and care in the classroom · A wide selection of guest authors and instructors sharing classroom strategies, pedagogical provocations, and proven practices · Best practices for creating community while navigating the ever-evolving needs of students · Exploration of fractious topics such assessment, capturing the process of creative writing and reading, and final pieces of creative work · An annotated bibliography and editable and updateable online models, templates and worksheets With a strong ethos of openness, mutual discovery and exchanges of ideas and expertise, A Creative Writing Teacher’s Companion is all about seeking new ways of thinking, creating, writing and knowing about the word and world.
Introduction Chapter 1: The narrative of your course Chapter 2: Assignment design Chapter 3: Structured exercises and generative experiments Chapter 4: In-class activities and active learning Chapter 5: Craft, culture, context Chapter 6: Working with models and mentor texts Chapter 7: Workshop approaches and alternatives Chapter 8: Revision and iterative practice Chapter 9: Inquiry and research Chapter 10: Assessment and grading Chapter 11: Supporting Thesis and capstone work Chapter 12: Navigating classroom challenges Works Cited Index
  • Creative writing & creative writing guides
  • Writing & editing guides
  • Teaching of a specific subject
  • Educational: Art & design
  • General (US: Trade)
  • Professional & Vocational
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
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