Present excerpts of a fairy tale for adults entitled "The Secret of the Seventh Tower," indicating the presence of the neurolinguistic systems of representation used in its creation during the process of automatism (automatic writing). Notes that the model can facilitate the resolution of writer's block and enhance creative writing in…

Discusses the topic of creative nonfiction and how it is addressed throughout this special issue. Suggests that how creative nonfiction is placed does have implications for literature and writing, both creative and non. (SG)

Suggests that there is a real chance right now for letting the possibilities of creative nonfiction infuse, improve, and invigorate the teaching of composition. Concludes that when allowed to explore literary nonfiction, writing students will develop a substantial set of strengths from which to undertake other disciplinary writing challenges as…

Describes the response of a writing group to the author's conventional and scholarly writing. Discusses how the tenured author purposively changed her writing style from traditional academic discourse to experimental critical writing. Concludes that, when writers want to be read, they have to take more chances than standard scholarly style allows.…

Examines the relationship between self and modernism in the context of Sri Lankan poetry in English. The dissolution of the unitary self and the problem of its representation in literature are closely linked to the dynamics of writing in English in a country in the Outer Circle. (24 references) (JL)

Discusses an antiestablishment stance and explains how the adoption of an author of an outsider's viewpoint facilitates the observation and recording of the futility behind day-to-day activities. A discussion focuses on the importance of auditory qualities of speech in Pacific literature. (JL)

Hearing-impaired students can be encouraged to write creatively through such novelty book formats as: shape books, accordion-fold books, alphabet books, rebus books, books with page shape variations, diamante poems, play-along books, guessing books, pattern books, and pop-up and cutout books. (DB)

Argues that digressiveness enables the effective writer to avoid the limitations of the small thesis statement and to explore freely thought and experiences. Describes several kinds of digression, including: Platonic thesis; structural; the example "digressio"; figurative; modification; monistic; allusive; and Dali. (RS)

By introducing creative writing to preadolescent and adolescent youth in a detention center in Missouri, the program hoped to change their perceptions of their lack of language skills. The leader separated idea generation from mechanical composition. The variety of activities provided opportunities to make each participant feel valued and…

Discusses literary video as a genre in which text and image are brought together, not kept separate as in broadcast television. Argues that the fact that video can distort images much more radically than film means that the merger of text and image promotes a more extensive exploration of visible language than possible in any other media. (SR)

Describes creative writing programs for teens in several public libraries including the Boston Public Library. Among the successful projects were writer-led workshops, the publication of newsletters and magazines, and contests. A list of possible publishing outlets for teens is included. (EA)

Describes a method of teaching a creative writing course that culminates in the preparation and publication of chapbooks of student poetry. Details six steps by which English teachers can carry out such student publications. (HB)

Describes the techniques and strategies suggested by practicing poets for teaching poetry. Discusses specifically what teachers should not do when studying poetry with students. Advocates teaching contemporary American poets, and provides a list of some of the best. (HB)

Presents an interview with Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, a prolific author of books for children, young adults, and adults. Her writing process, how reading influences her writing, and ideas for settings and characters are some of the topics covered. A selected list of 32 of her books is included. (EAM)

Asserts that recognizing and analyzing satire in the media is a thought-provoking and enjoyable way to teach current events. Provides an eight-step student guide for analyzing and discussing satire. Includes suggestions for teachers who want to use satire in the classroom. (CFR)