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A Companion to Creative Writing comprehensively considers key aspects of the practice, profession and culture of creative writing in the contemporary world.

• The most comprehensive collection specifically relating to the practices and cultural and professional place of creative writing
• Covers not only the "how" of creative writing, but many more topics in and around the profession and cultural practices surrounding creative writing
• Features contributions from international writers, editors, publishers, critics, translators, specialists in...

"Signs of Life" explores the representation of doctors, nurses, patients, diseases, and disabilities in films such as "Apocalypse Now," "M.A.S.H," "Philadelphia," and "The Tin Drum."

"Graeme Harper is quite possibly the best person in the country to edit this book" -Richard Kerridge, Bath Spa University College, UK
The Creative Writing Guidebook is the key text for learning creative writing. Packed full of useful advice, exercises and readings, it sets out an informative and inspiring introduction to writing creatively. Taking a practical, workshop approach to creative writing, this comprehensive guidebook includes: introductions to genres of writing, including the novel, poetry, screenwriting, new media and non-fiction; workshop exercises...

What is Creative Writing? Millions of people do it, but how do we do it, really? What evidence of its human undertaking does Creative Writing produce? How do we explore Creative Writing, as both an art form and a mode of communication? How do we come to understand Creative Writing, creatively and critically? Posing questions about the nature of Creative Writing, On Creative Writing asks us to consider what Creative Writing actually is, and in doing so encourages us to reflect on how our knowledge of Creative Writing can be increased. Emphasizing Creative Writing as an act and actions, On...

Teaching Creative Writing is a collection of twelve essays written by international experts in the field, with a critical introduction by Graeme Harper to the teaching and learning of the subject. The book includes:

- Responding positively to genre-specific challenges
- Considering learning styles and teaching techniques
- Actively approaching creative writing in universities and colleges
- Assessing the creative writing workshop and individual learning
- Relating practice and criticism: new work in the field
- Recommendations by authors of notable books/resources....

In this compelling collection of essays contributors critically examine Creative Writing in American Higher Education. Considering Creative Writing teaching, learning and knowledge, the book recognizes historical strengths and weaknesses. The authors cover topics ranging from the relationship between Creative Writing and Composition and Literary Studies to what it means to write and be a creative writer; from new technologies and neuroscience to the nature of written language; from job prospects and graduate study to the values of creativity; from moments of teaching to persuasive ideas...