LLWRC 779 - Read Like a Writer

An important and often neglected part of writing is reading. We are readers before we are writers, and reading continues to shape, fill, and drive our work once we become writers. In this class, we will explore the act of writerly reading: how does it differ from other kinds of reading? What do writers notice in others' work that the average reader might not, and how do they use it in their own work without becoming imitative? Show up prepared to read, mark, and discuss.