Class, Wed, 1/11

Introductions

Fastwriting: Describe something you’ve written that you feel good about. One constraint: Do not describe writing you’ve done for a course.

Plan for the semester

  • About this course
  • Plan of work
  • Schedule

Miscellaneous

  • Deadlines, punctuality
  • Laptops
  • Food
  • Make sure you are registered for this site (log in with Duke ID)
  • Create a Dropbox account

Moment of Zen

Who are your influences? (from The Commitments, 1991, directed by Alan Parker)

 

To Do

  1. Wed, 1/18, class: Review the materials on this website.Be ready to name three influences on you as a writer. Read Malcolm Gladwell.
  2. Thurs, 1/19, 9:00 am: Post x1 to Dropbox.