Join Director Suzanne Smith of the Center for Writing and Communicating Ideas (CWCI) at Harvard University for a Writer's Night featuring Professor Duncan White. Explore the nuances between academic and public writing as Professor White shares his professional experiences and insights. Delve into topics such as early writing experiences, the craft of writing, transitioning between audiences, improving dissertations, and navigating the publishing world. Gain valuable advice for graduate students, learn about different genres of writing, and understand the importance of choosing your audience. Discover the challenges and rewards of writing for various readerships in this informative 75-minute session.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Early experiences with writing
The value of impatience
Writing cant be taught
Writing skills
Writing as a craft
Writing for different audiences
How did you make the transition
What can make a dissertation better
Being free of the committee
Writing about Joseph Conrad
Nabokov and Conrad
Trade Books
Writing for a Wider Audience
Book Reviews
Wallace Stevens
Getting the axe
Be tough
Reading your own work
Not reading your own work
Genres of writing
Small world of publishing
Graduate student advice
Sports writing
Choosing an audience
Academic writing
Reading
Taught by
Harvard University
