What interests me in teaching is less the emergence of the occasional genius than the overall finding of language by those who did not have it . . .I too am most interested in helping students find language.        ---Adrienne Rich, On Lies, Secrets and Silence: Selected Prose 1966-1978

Welcome! If you're a writer who teaches writing, who wants to finally put to rest the age-old cocktail party conversation, "But Can Creative Writing Really Be Taught," you've come to the right place, a place where you can:

• Find out how this and other creative writing myths influence the study of writing in our society by reading my book (co-edited with Kelly Ritter) Can It Really Be Taught: Resisting Lore in Creative Writing Pedagogy.
• Learn about the growing field of creative writing theory and pedagogy, populated by people who are interested in actively reflecting on their teaching.
• Discover classroom resources that will help you introduce the idea of creative writing pedagogy to your graduate or advanced undergraduate students.
• Find out about the other great books being published about teaching creative writing.
• Contact me about chatting online with your students.
• Learn how you can join the conversation!

                                                         ----Stephanie Vanderslice

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