(PHOENIX, Ariz., July 21, 2004) – Are you interested in writing science fiction? Do you dare dabble in comic book writing? If so, tap in to your creative side and register for one of the many unique Creative Writing courses this fall at Phoenix College.

Approximately 10-years-old, the Phoenix College Creative Writing Program is one of only eight community colleges in the nation, and the only one in Arizona to offer a certificate in creative writing.

With classes ranging from Planning and Structuring the Novel to Screenwriting, the Phoenix College Creative Writing Program offers more than 15 different courses this Fall. Below is a sample of course being offered next semester.

Introduction to Comic Book Writing
Tuesdays – Begins September 28
6 p.m. – 9:20 p.m.

This course will be an introduction to elements and techniques of comic book writing in its specific form and students will learn the terminology and concepts needed for the successful participation in writing workshops. Introduction to Comic Book Writing will focus on proposal outline, planning, structure, character study and evaluation. The course will offer individual suggestions in the student’s development in this genre.

Writing the Science Fiction Story
Wednesdays – Begins August 25
6 p.m. – 8:40 p.m.

Writing the Science Fiction Story will introduce the student to the elements and techniques of writing the science fiction story. The course will reinforce terminology and concepts for successful participation in writing workshops and it will facilitate writing practice, evaluation and revision in the writing of the science fiction story. The class will offer individual guidance on the student’s development as a writer. Additionally, James Sallis, an experienced novelist with an extensive collection of writing, will teach the course. He has published more than two-dozen books as well as hundreds of stories, poems, essays, reviews and translations. His latest novel, Cypress Grove was released last Spring.

Poetic Forms
Thursdays – Begins September 30
6 p.m. – 9:20 p.m.

Poetic Forms is a studio course that will focus on writing in forms, prewriting, analysis scansion, evaluation, research and revision of poetry in a variety of forms.

Register today and release your creative writing talent. For more information, please call (602) 285-7800 or (602) 285-7347. To register, please call (602) 285-7777.

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