A Practical Guide to Teaching Creative Writing: Supporting Inclusive Pedagogy

By Bronwen Tate and John Vigna

Book Overview

A practical resource for creative writing instructors, this book brings together theoretical ideas with how progressive pedagogical and inclusive teaching practices can be implemented in a huge range of contexts. For newcomers to seasoned instructors, teachers of undergraduate and postgrads, online, in-person or hybrid classes from 6 to 300+ students, creative writing teachers are guided through each step of designing and teaching courses.With conceptually rich introductions, hands-on examples, and actionable interventions to help teachers challenge their students, A Creative Writing Teacher's Companion provides:
- A diverse range of perspectives and approaches to active learning
- Guidance on creating effective and meaningful exercises, next-level tips and suggestions to spur pedagogy, and teaching practices and care in the classroom
- A wide selection of guest authors and instructors sharing classroom strategies, pedagogical provocations, and proven practices
- Best practices for creating community while navigating the ever-evolving needs of students
- Exploration of fractious topics such assessment, capturing the process of creative writing and reading, and final pieces of creative work
- An annotated bibliography and editable and updateable online models, templates and worksheets

With a strong ethos of openness, mutual discovery and exchanges of ideas and expertise, A Creative Writing Teacher's Companion is all about seeking new ways of thinking, creating, writing and knowing about the word and world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350427721
• ISBN13: 9781350427723
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.4" x 9.7"