SUMMARY OF STUDYING CREATIVE WRITING-SUCCESSFULLY by MARY HEDENGREN

Name: Fitrotun Nufus Mutawalliyah

NIM: 210511100060

Kelas: 5B

Stephanie Vanderslice's book, "Learning Creative Writing — Succeeding," brings together experts in the field of creative writing to create the definitive guide for undergraduate and graduate students. It serves as an important resource for those seeking guidance in the often challenging decision-making process of choosing a major.

This book goes beyond the typical career-focused approach found in other major decision-making handbooks. It takes a holistic perspective of what it means to be a creative writing major, encompassing mindset, community involvement, and transferable skills. This emphasizes the importance of a creative writing degree in the community, not just job prospects.

Vanderslice points out that only a small percentage of creative writing graduates rely solely on creative writing as their main source of income. Therefore, he encourages flexibility and proactive program design to prepare students for a variety of postgraduate opportunities. This compilation serves creative writing students at all levels. It provides advice to prospective students, encouraging them to view a creative writing course as a journey full of experimentation and fun, even though the chances of becoming a professional writer may be slim. This book also answers crucial questions about what happens to creative writing graduates outside of university. It offers a holistic view of life after graduation, including lifestyle considerations and not just job prospects.

In summary, “Learning Creative Writing Succeeding” is an innovative handbook for aspiring creative writing students because of its open-ended approach to career prospects and comprehensive view of a student's future. This book offers practical advice on a variety of career paths and provides clear insight into life after graduation. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the field of creative writing.