Creative Writing 101: Lessons from an Innovative Classroom

by Stuart Albright

Stuart Albright has taught creative writing for more than a decade, drawing regional and national attention to his classroom. In Creative Writing 101, Albright shares the lessons and activities that have inspired thousands of students. This book has something for everyone – the novice as well as the expert, writers both young and old. Creative Writing 101 is packed with over 50 detailed, time-tested activities that will take any writer to the next level.

120 pages, Paperback

Published February 29, 2016

About the author

Stuart Albright earned his B.A. in English and Creative Writing from UNC Chapel Hill and a M.Ed. from Harvard. Albright currently teaches English and Creative Writing at Jordan High School in Durham, NC, where he also coaches football. In 2006, Albright was named the Durham Public Schools Teacher of the Year. In 2008, he received the Milken National Educator Award, dubbed the "Oscars of Teaching" by Teacher Magazine. In addition to teaching, Albright is a freelance editor and a regular guest lecturer on issues of urban education. He lives with his wife and son in Durham. Please visit www.stuartalbright.com for more info about his books.

Reviews

[Frances · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the most practical "practitioner text" I have read for creative writing teachers. Many practical and ready to use lessons in Albright's CW 101. I revisit this text frequently in my own CW unit planning :)

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

A well-written guide on how to teach creative writing to yourself and potentially to others. Full of insights and relatable advice, Albright shares some of his tried and true teaching techniques.

[Michelle Hlavaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great resource for creative writing teachers!

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am taking on a creative writing class this semester and am really looking forward to it. This book has some great ideas that I am definitely going to try and it also gave me some things to think about in terms of what I would like to cover this semester.

[Ashley Kelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent introduction to creative writing. I plan to use many of the techniques and prompts with the students in my creative writing class next fall.