Sentences with phrase «emphasis on creative writing»

Not exact matches

Creative writing in schools gets very mixed treatment: while it is privileged at key stage 2 and, to a certain extent, at key stage 3, it usually receives less attention at key stage 4 and almost none at key stage 5 (though there are signs of change here with a renewed emphasis on recreative writing as an A Level coursework option).

But I have found the first post is usually more personal & there is a greater focus on «deep» creative writing, while the second part is lighthearted & has more of an emphasis on outfit details.

An emphasis on children practising their writing skills across a range of subjects means that pupils regard writing as a key skill across the curriculum, encouraging a focused, creative approach to quality topic and science based writing; pupils often prefer writing about factual topics in a creative way.

Prerequisite skills and capabilities include, but are not limited to, proficiency in reading a range and type of material, with an emphasis on informational texts; fluent writing in several modes, most notably expository, descriptive and argumentative; quantitative literacy through algebra and including geometry, combined with the ability to understand and interpret data; a understanding of the scientific method and some insight into the organization of knowledge in the sciences; an awareness of how social systems operate and how they are studied; basic proficiency in a second language and awareness that languages reflect cultures; and experiences in and appreciation of creative and expressive arts.

The emphasis of the program is on helping writers who have had some success, but not published extensively, and whose promising work would be aided by the financial support and sponsorship of the Martha Heasley Cox Center for Steinbeck Studies and the University's creative writing program.

Some people do degrees in creative writing, with an emphasis on editing; others do degrees in creative writing or English Lit and follow up with an editing certificate.

Poetry places an emphasis on language, fiction is useful for learning how to form character and plot, creative nonfiction helps a writer distinguish emotional truths from factual truths, and writing short plays is great practice for dialogue.

Critical thinking about short forms also began to appear, on sites like Double Room and FlashFictionNet, but the emphasis in the United States has always been on the creative and practical: the most popular topic about flash fiction is how to write it.

Gibran will be leading a workshop providing insight into best practices for writing about creative practices with an emphasis on artist statements, project descriptions, and grant proposals.

Artist, educator, and writer Stacia Yeapanis will provide insight into best practices for writing about your creative practice with an emphasis on artist statements, project descriptions, bios, and

This requires, of course, some creative resume writing and definitely forces you to place the emphasis on your transferable skills rather than your overall responsibility.