Transcending Genre: An Introduction to the Elements of Creative Writing

TRANSCENDING GENRE: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ELEMENTS OF CREATIVE WRITING introduces creative writing as a practice, a practical skill, and the essence of literary forms. Poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction are all discussed both as individual genres and as parts of our literary tradition. 

Students are introduced to the fundamentals of crafting a narrative, from plot construction to character development, including the importance of voice and perspective. Writing prompts throughout the book encourage students to experiment with the literary devices discussed in the text.