Inspire: Exciting Ways of Teaching Creative Writing - Paperback

by Emma Brankin (Author), Carinya Sharples (Editor), Francis Gilbert (Editor)

'Inspire: Exciting Ways of Teaching Creative Writing' is an innovative anthology written by a wide spectrum of creative teachers who have a wealth of diverse experience. The focus here is on communicating how to teach creative writing in imaginative, practical and socially just ways. There is a particular emphasis upon helping people of all ages and backgrounds write stories, poems, plays and creative non-fiction, including memoir and autobiography. Here you'll learn many ways of teaching creative writing, including: -How to decolonise creative-writing workshops-How to use social media to engage teen writers-How to use therapeutic writing to cope with lockdown and bereavement-How to help students get creative in their essay writing-How to seek inspiration in nature and landscapesInspire is essential reading for teachers, writers, academics and anyone who values creativity.