Well, we’ve come to the end of the road–at least for this particular class and semester.
We’ve been through an experience this semester that … Read More
Category: Announcements (Page 1 of 2)
Something for everyone to consider when revising a dialogue is this:
- Show something about your characters’ personalities in the thread. It doesn’t have to be a huge reveal–it can be
Final Portfolio
Well, folks, we’ve survived a memorable semester. You’ve kept up with this class and written some astounding work.
There is no final exam for this class; however, … Read More
Dialogue Discussion
By now, you’ve (hopefully) read the three scenes from the awesome play, Topdog/Underdog. I provided a series of questions after each scene:
What is the rhythm/pace of
A few weeks ago I told some students I would compile a list of books/authors that I’ve enjoyed to share with you. I’ll start that list now, and add to … Read More
This is a weird week–one that straddles two topics: style & voice and dialogue!
Let’s finish off the section of focus on style and voice by reading the following poems … Read More
The house smelled musty and damp, and a little sweet, as if it were haunted by the ghosts of long-dead cookies.
Neil Gaiman, American Gods
What do these words conjure … Read More
It all depends upon context and intention.
Janet Jackson
Think about a specific word that is considered “wrong or dirty or … Read More
POV Activity
… Read MoreWhile there is perhaps a province in which the photograph can tell us nothing more than what we see with our own eyes, there is another in which
About
Professor: Jessica Penner
Email: creative.writing.citytech2@gmail.com
Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30 AM – 1 PM. I’ll be available through Zoom and will send an invitation via email that you should keep all semester. Try to join my meeting at the start of the hour, not at the end—since I may be talking to other students or have another appointment after the hour is up. If those times don’t work with your schedule, we can schedule a different time. This means you’ll have to schedule an appointment in advance via email. I suggest you have multiple times in mind, since your schedule may not mesh with mine!
