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program. Students learned about the editorial process from both sides, as Ligon compared the experience of having his work edited, with serving as editor for others’ fiction. Since there are few recent textbooks about editing, Ligon’s visit offered a unique learning experience. For Introduction to Writing Poetry and Fiction, also in Spring 2016, my students read Arisa White’s poetry collection Hurrah’s Nest (Virtual Arts Collective, 2012). We spoke with Arisa White from her writer’s studio in Oakland

contemporary world is one of business, busy-ness; but contemplation requires leisure, about which the Greek word for leisure σχολή, reminds us in our cognates school, scholar, scholastic, etc.Some years ago, John Ciardi offered a regular program on NPR called “A Word in Your Ear.” This was a program about fascinating word etymologies, such as the Greek roots of “scholar.” Ciardi also wrote memorable poetry, mining the ancient power of words to show that some things human never change. For instance, these

,” Barot said. “They created a program that is very intricate, with a lot of moving parts, and it’s also very successful. It’s generated alumni who publish books, who are visible and who are carrying the name of the program and of PLU out into the literary world—that’s a serious accomplishment.”Barot is no stranger to accomplishment—or to the workshop concept: Now in his ninth year at PLU, Barot is the author of two award-winning collections of poetry: The Darker Fall (2002), winner of the Kathryn A

numerous books. Through her editing and publishing, Judith was a tireless advocate of other writers. She edited or co-edited three collections of nonfiction that have become classics in the field: In Short, In Brief and Short Takes , all published by W.W. Norton. She also co-edited, with Ted Kooser, The Poet’s Guide to the Birds . Most recently, Judith started Ovenbird Books, a press dedicated to publishing inventive books of creative nonfiction. As the poetry reviewer for The Georgia Review, a role

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By:Kari Plog '11 September 12, 2018 0 Circling the Heartbeat https://www.plu.edu/resolute/fall-2018/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2018/09/billie-swift-mfa-cover-1024x532.jpg 1024 532 Kari Plog '11 Kari Plog '11 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/fall-2018/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2018/05/kari-plog.jpg September 12, 2018 October 3, 2018 Circling the Heartbeat Open Books is a hub for the poetry community, locally and nationwide. But to Billie Swift ’16, it’s so much more. It’s where she would end her

deeper questions about the writer’s aspirations. Our MFA is an innovative three-year, four-residency program in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. The Rainier Writing Workshop is a community of talented, mature, and independent writers, working in an atmosphere in which each writer’s work deepens and flourishes.

restore the integrity of PLU’s language requirement and oversaw the founding of Hong International Hall, on whose task force he has served since 2006. Mark’s institution of the annual International Poetry festival in 2002 represents his most personal legacy to PLU. Ceremoniously, Mark lit the flame of poetry (a candle) and invited students, faculty, and staff to share poems in any language over tea and scones.   Erudition, patience, and kindness are the hallmarks of Mark’s teaching, whether in French

collection of poetry, Rose Quartz, will be published by Milkweed Editions in 2023.

Course Descriptions ENGL 213 : Topics in Literature: Themes and Authors - IT A variable-content course that focuses on the act of reading and interpreting texts. (4) ENGL 214 : Introduction to Major Literary Genres - IT Introduction to one or more of the major literary genres (fiction, poetry or drama). Focus of course varies with instructor and term. May be taken more than once for credit with approval of department chair. (4) ENGL 216 : Topics in Literature - IT, GE A variable-content course