An introductory, skill-building workshop to help students develop techniques that will prepare them to write the short fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and/or drama expected in ENG 213 Creative Writing. Emphasis is on developing observation skills, imaginative leaps, and formal techniques such as image, metaphor, symbol, character, conflict, dialogue, the poetic line, and setting/stage directions. Three class hours. Prerequisite(s): Placement into ENG 101. 3 Credits