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Oct 23, 2026
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ENGL 2291 - Manuscript Development
Credits: 3
Catalog Description
This course offers students the opportunity to revise previous creative writing coursework into a polished literary manuscript in poetry, fiction, play/screenwriting, or creative nonfiction ready for publication or a professional or academic portfolio.
Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): Permission of instructor
Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: The ability to work independently and meet deadlines. ENGL 2241 , ENGL 2251 , ENGL 2261 , ENGL 2262 , ENGL 2263 , and ENGL 2271 are recommended
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Produce multiple drafts and a revised, polished manuscript of 20-30 pages in the writer’s selected literary genre. Specific manuscript form and content to be determined by instructor in consultation with student.
- Write toward a specific audience.
- Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary aesthetics in the writer’s selected genre.
- Prepare a manuscript sample and participate in a public reading and a rehearsal for the public reading.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the creative process through prewriting, writing, revising, and editing.
- Become proficient at editing and proofreading for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
- Learn how to prepare a professional manuscript.
- Present a professional manuscript ready for publication, academic applications, or work portfolios.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Contemporary literary aesthetics.
- Audience awareness.
- The writing process, especially revising, editing, and proofreading.
- Public presentation of writing.
- Manuscript preparation for publication and professional scenarios.
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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