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Study of both the theory and the craft of novel writing. By reading good fiction and by exploring through writing exercises the particular elements of fiction (plot, characterization, setting, point of view, and theme), students learn to integrate these to write their own novels. Prerequisite: WRI-235 or permission of the Division.

Encourages students to pursue and refine the nonfiction writing skills. Students may focus on the personal essay, the analytical article, religious or devotional writing, the review, or any other appropriate nonfiction mode. Prerequisite: WRI-234 or permission of the Division.

An intense workshop in the lyrical essay and literary nonfiction. Students will read extensively within the genre, journal diligently, and explore the possibilities of combining observation, research, and truth-telling with the schemes and tropes of imaginative prose writing. Prerequisites: WRI-234 and WRI-235.

A workshop and practicum devoted to sharpening basic writing skills and developing appropriate styles and formats for professional communication and publication. Emphasis on individualized instruction and on the completion of personal professional projects. Prerequisite: Permission of the Division.

Independent study in writing. Prerequisite: Permission of the Division.

A capstone course for writing majors, completing their coursework and complementing their Indiana Wesleyan University experience. Through class discussion, reading, research, writing, and portfolio development, students will be led to reflect upon the character and meaning of their academic and personal experiences and will be challenged to explore how these experiences may be integrated into their future work, both personal and professional.

Creation of an ambitious individual writing project in any creative genre. For advanced students, by permission of the Division.