This intensive, workshop-based paper, taught by award-winning novelist Catherine Chidgey, examines the concept of inspiration as it applies to creative writing. Students will consider historical theories of artistic inspiration as well as the methods of practising writers. Thematic lectures around the central topic will address ritual and routine; memory and the muse; dreams and desire.

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25G (HAM) Paper outline	G Semester : 10 Nov 2025 - 21 Dec 2025	Hamilton		100% internal assessment

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Name	Day	Time	Room	Dates
Lecture 1	Tue	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	I.1.09, Hamilton	Nov 4 - Dec 14
Lecture 2	Fri	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	I.1.09, Hamilton	Nov 7 - Dec 14

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25G (HAM)	$898

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25G (HAM)	$3,862

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WRITE203

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Writing Studies

Creative Writing

English

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