Against Creative Writing 1st Edition

Bold, provocative and sharply argued, Against Creative Writing by Andrew Cowan (1st Edition) reorients the conversation about how fiction is taught, learned and made. This concise, compelling title grabs attention from the first page and refuses to accept easy assumptions about creative writing courses, creative writing pedagogy, or the conventional pathways to becoming a writer.

Cowan blends rigorous literary criticism with clear-eyed classroom experience to explore what gets lost — and what can be gained — when creativity is systematized. Readers will find an engaging critique of institutional approaches, thoughtful reflections on craft, and practical provocation that pushes writers, teachers and students to rethink habits, assessment and the role of risk in artistic growth.

Perfect for writers seeking a deeper intellectual frame around their practice, teachers designing or revising creative writing programmes, and students eager for a book that challenges as much as it instructs. The tone is both scholarly and accessible, offering fresh perspectives that sharpen critical thinking and inspire actionable change in writing classrooms and personal routines.

Whether you’re in the UK or reading from anywhere in the world, this 1st Edition is essential for anyone interested in the future of creative writing as a discipline and an art. Add Against Creative Writing to your shelf to spark debate, refine your approach to craft, and energize your next writing project — purchase now for a transformative read.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.