Creative Nonfiction

Find one work of Creative Nonfiction from In Brief that speaks to you, and write a short paragraph explaining that connection.

My Favorite Flash Fiction, Part Deux

Find another short story from Flash Fiction International that speaks to you, and explain how and why it sparks your interest.

Writing Color

Nice work, everyone!  You rock!

Favorite Short Story, Part 1

Choose a favorite story from Flash Fiction International, and write a brief paragraph explaining why and how it speaks to you.

Performance-Generative Poetry

In keeping with CAConrad's eco-deviant poetry, generate a (poetic) list of instructions to generate ideas/inspiration for a poem.  Post the instructions to the blog, and bring the poem you write that was inspired by your instructions with you to class.

(Your second assignment is to write a sonnet, so bring that with you to class as well).

Your New Favorite Poem, Take Two

Find another poem from Wide Awake or Best American Poetry, and explain how/why it speaks to you.

Poem that Speaks to Me

Woodman, I've been reading The Best American Poetry 2014 and/or Wide Awake: Poets of Los Angeles and Beyond, and I really like the poem ______________ because _____________.