In this individual study, the student will work one-on-one with a mentor to continue to develop elements of writing craft. The student will be expected to demonstrate substantial progress in his or her mastery of structure, form, image, style, diction, tone, voice, character and plot. The student will submit monthly portfolios of work to the mentor for comments and will revise in response to the mentor’s suggestions. The student and the mentor will draft a timetable of due dates and logistical processes at the beginning of each semester. Additionally, the instructor will introduce the student to resources for calls for submissions and require the student to compose a query letter and submit at least one piece of work for publication. In addition to monthly portfolio comments, the mentor will write an end-of-semester evaluation detailing the students’ strengths, weaknesses, and progress in the program.