Title
The Ultimate Payoff: The Creation and Revision of Two Short Stories
Date of Award
8-11-2011
Document Type
Undergraduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Liberal Studies
Organizational Unit
University College, Arts and Culture Management
Disciplines
Arts and Culture
First Advisor
Jennifer Zukowski Boughn
Keywords
Creative capstone, Liberal studies, Creative writing, Short stories, Writing process, Fiction
Abstract
After the creation and revision of two short stories, Midnight Stilettos and Devon's Mirror, the writer explores her inspiration, previous and newly-discovered writing and revision processes, and overall capstone experience in a reflective essay. This essay showcases her epiphanies pertaining to personal writing beliefs and practices and acknowledges areas of needed improvement. Both stories explore calls to reality where choices must be made remain stagnant or be pushed out of a comfort zone and grow in the process. With the help of an academic advisor, the author completed a capstone project that reflects successful and unsuccessful writing and revision attempts, increased creative and critical thinking, and an improved awareness and recognition of her role as a student and a writer.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Recommended Citation
Jimenez, Charlene, "The Ultimate Payoff: The Creation and Revision of Two Short Stories" (2011). University College: Arts and Culture Management Capstones. 66.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_mals/66