Prepares students for the professional and practical aspects of being a creative writer, such as submitting work for publication, organizing and conducting public readings, and developing effective daily writing practices. Students must already have a preliminary portfolio of prose (a minimum of 30 pages) or poetry (a minimum of 15 pages) ready to be intensively workshopped and edited in small peer groups, culminating in the production of a polished final collection. Prerequisite: C or above in ENGL 3375 and in 6 hours of advanced creative writing (ENGL 4330, ENGL 4347, ENGL 4348, ENGL 4349, ENGL 4352) or permission of the Coordinator of Creative Writing.