Creative Writing Center classes begin Feb. 2

Courses taught by professional writers at the Creative Writing Center of Delaware can help those who are interested in writing but looking for guidance. Under the auspices of Delaware Technical & Community College, the center is designed to promote the arts of creative writing and publishing by conducting workshops, courses and conferences.

“From Poetry to the Printed Page” is a course for the intermediate to experienced poet looking to create a selection of poems to submit for publication. Course instructor Dr. Harry Maxson is the author/co-author of 13 books of poetry, fiction and literary criticism. He holds a Ph.D. in English/creative writing from the University of Southern Mississippi’s Center for Writers. This six-session course begins Monday, Feb. 2.

“Creative Writing – Part II” expands on the following basics of fiction: plot, characters, action and dialogue; popular forms of poetry including sonnet, villanelle, sestina, limerick and free verse; and drama such as the plotting of action, dialogue, setting, scene, size of cast and screenplays. The class is taught by Jamie Brown, a writing instructor with 20 years’ experience and the publisher and editor of The Broadkill Review. All levels are welcome to this eight-session course, which begins Tuesday, Feb. 10.

“Nuts and Bolts of Creative Non-Fiction - Regional Magazines” focuses on how to generate story ideas and identify editorial needs and interests of regional magazines. Learn how to pitch ideas to editors and craft a magazine-style story. Participants are encouraged to bring story ideas and questions. This class takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 26. Terry Plowman, editor and publisher of Delaware Beach Life magazine, is the course instructor.

For more information about Creative Writing Center courses, contact Shelley Grabel at 302-855-5905 or to register, contact Delaware Tech’s Corporate and Community Programs at 855-1617.