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Emerson thesis -- Writing, literature, and publishing

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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 2099 Collections and/or Records:

Swimming in time, 2009

 Item — Item 0113502964209: [Barcode: 0113502964209]
Overview

Swimming in Time is a series of personal essays that might be called a meta-memoir. Each essay takes one or more event, peels back the layers of memory until it uncovers a core truth, and then reconstructs the event with that truth in mind--but not always

Dates: 2009
Found in: Emerson College Archives and Special Collections / RG 010.04A, Office of Graduate Studies / Master's Theses / Creative Writing (MFA) Program / 2009

Swimming with dogs, 2005

 Item — Item 0113502795124: [Barcode: 0113502795124]
Overview

A collection of short fiction featuring women at different transitions into adulthood. Through each of their unique circumstances, these women try to figure out how to navigate their inner and outer worlds. -- abstract.

Dates: 2005
Found in: Emerson College Archives and Special Collections / RG 010.04A, Office of Graduate Studies / Master's Theses / Creative Writing (MFA) Program / 2005

Swipe right : a woman's field guide to dating apps, 2018

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Identifier: cw_2018spring_youssouf_carly.pdf
Overview "A companion guide for people who are curious about the vast and complex environment of dating apps. The text introduces daters to common app language, formats, users, and other cultural constructs in the style of a biological field guide. It mixes field research with memoir to present an educational yet intimate inspection of this environment. The purpose of the text is not to argue whether this atmosphere is good or bad, but to make sure potential users are aware of the unique intricacies...
Dates: 2018
Found in: Emerson College Archives and Special Collections / RG 010.04A, Office of Graduate Studies / Master's Theses / Creative Writing (MFA) Program / 2018 Spring

Synchronized Lullabies, 2024

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Identifier: pf_2024spring_nieto_tnaus.pdf
Overview "This speculative Gothic Sci-fi project is meant to analyze the psychological consequences of generational and familial trauma and critique the state of contemporary mental health when dealing with repression and inner conflict through perceived and speculative spirituality, with themes and concepts derived and inspired by notable psychologist Carl G. Jung. The narrative follows Sophia, who is introduced to groundbreaking therapeutic technology and chronicles her and her family members'...
Dates: 2024
Found in: Emerson College Archives and Special Collections / RG 010.04A, Office of Graduate Studies / Master's Theses / Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing (MFA) Program / 2024 Spring

T-Shirt in Winter, 2023

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Identifier: pf_2023fall_cushing_christie.pdf
Overview

"T-Shirt in Winter, a mystery and suspense novel written in screenplay format, tells the story of a stranger who enters a small southern town centered around a cemetery. A literary blend of southern gothic and film noir, the book examines identity, individuality, authority, and oppression, while probing society’s propensity for snap judgements and stereotyping." -- Abstract

Dates: 2023
Found in: Emerson College Archives and Special Collections / RG 010.04A, Office of Graduate Studies / Master's Theses / Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing (MFA) Program / 2023 Fall

Table talk, 1998

 Item — Item 0113501801055: [Barcode: 0113501801055]
Scope and Content Note From the Series: The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and...
Dates: 1998
Found in: Emerson College Archives and Special Collections / RG 010.04A, Office of Graduate Studies / Master's Theses / Writing, Literature, and Publishing (MA/MFA) Program / 1998

Tai Chong, 1989

 Item — Item 0113501555172: [Barcode: 0113501555172]
Overview

Contemporary suspense novel that takes place in the cities, jungles and villages of Thailand.

Dates: 1989
Found in: Emerson College Archives and Special Collections / RG 010.04A, Office of Graduate Studies / Master's Theses / Writing, Literature, and Publishing (MA/MFA) Program / 1989

Take as needed and other stories, 2016

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Identifier: cw_2016spring_sears_hannah.pdf
Overview

"A collection of linked short stories that centers on the lives of a cast of characters in small-town Texas."--Abstract.

Dates: 2016
Found in: Emerson College Archives and Special Collections / RG 010.04A, Office of Graduate Studies / Master's Theses / Creative Writing (MFA) Program / 2016 Spring

Take The Crown, 2024

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Identifier: pf_2024spring_seidita_nico.pdf
Overview "Take the Crown is a queer horror novel that follows Aaron Keye, an aspiring fashion designer that gets the chance to be on a reality television competition show. Promises of fame and fortune are at his fingertips, as long as he can win the crown. But a luxurious life in Hollywood hills isn't what he once dreamed of. The competition is cutthroat and cameras are watching as he is throttled toward his greatest nightmares. Soon, he realizes that if he wants to stay, he needs to adapt to the...
Dates: 2024
Found in: Emerson College Archives and Special Collections / RG 010.04A, Office of Graduate Studies / Master's Theses / Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing (MFA) Program / 2024 Spring

Taking off and landing, 1998

 Item — Item 0113501916937: [Barcode: 0113501916937]
Scope and Content Note From the Series: The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and...
Dates: 1998
Found in: Emerson College Archives and Special Collections / RG 010.04A, Office of Graduate Studies / Master's Theses / Writing, Literature, and Publishing (MA/MFA) Program / 1998

Tales from the Cryptids, 2024

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Identifier: cw_2024spring_klima_katherine.pdf
Overview

"This short story collection focuses on five cryptids spanning several decades. Cryptids are creatures that people have claimed to exist, but there is no scientific proof to back this up. The cryptids that are fictionally explored through my work are the Jersey Devil, Mothman, the Loveland Frogman, the Loch Ness Monster, and Bigfoot. Each cryptid aligns with a certain theme presented in each story." -- Abstract

Dates: 2024
Found in: Emerson College Archives and Special Collections / RG 010.04A, Office of Graduate Studies / Master's Theses / Creative Writing (MFA) Program / 2024 Spring

Tales from the Junk Drawer, 2021

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Identifier: cw_2021spring_twombly_brandon.pdf
Overview "From the height of absurdity to the starkest reality, these stories probe the stranger sides of the human experience. The first three stories are a satirical connected triptych, examining white privilege, cultural appropriation, and the search for higher meaning. The last three stories are a miscellany linked spiritually and thematically in which family and friendship are put to the test in the face of obsession, stagnation, change, and loss. We travel through the stories of a Megachurch...
Dates: 2021
Found in: Emerson College Archives and Special Collections / RG 010.04A, Office of Graduate Studies / Master's Theses / Creative Writing (MFA) Program / 2021 Spring

Tales of Atreval, 2005

 Item — Item 0113502786016: [Barcode: 0113502786016]
Overview

A collection of interconnected short stories set in a fantasy world called Atreval. -- abstract.

Dates: 2005
Found in: Emerson College Archives and Special Collections / RG 010.04A, Office of Graduate Studies / Master's Theses / Creative Writing (MFA) Program / 2005

Tales of India, 2007

 Item — Item 0113502853352: [Barcode: 0113502853352]
Overview

The following selected essays are an account of the semester I spent studying abroad in India. Part memoir, part travel narrative, these essays range in content from the story of a trek up the side of a mountain and what was at the top, the recollection o

Dates: 2007
Found in: Emerson College Archives and Special Collections / RG 010.04A, Office of Graduate Studies / Master's Theses / Creative Writing (MFA) Program / 2007

Talking to strangers, 2018

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Identifier: cw_2018spring_sims_anna.pdf
Overview "Connect to the world around you and realize the enormous potential in talking to strangers Everyday, random encounters really can change lives, when you make them happen the right way and leverage the connection at the other end. Talk to Strangers explains how to stand out and tap the potential of others by taking notice of who is standing alongside you on the bank line, the latte pickup point, or the ticket counter at the airport. David Topus' life-changing message is that we should...
Dates: 2018
Found in: Emerson College Archives and Special Collections / RG 010.04A, Office of Graduate Studies / Master's Theses / Creative Writing (MFA) Program / 2018 Spring

Taming Flesh, 2020

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Identifier: pf_2020fall_hamilton_michael.pdf
Overview "This thesis project is an excerpt from the novel in progress "Taming Flesh". With a blend of horror, paranormal, and fantasy genres, the goal of this novel is to provide an entertaining commentary on gender roles and toxic masculinity. In an alternate 1920s America, beef has been banned and is considered holy. It's also believed to be the source of monstrous transfigurations only experienced by men. Despite abstinence from beef, Hedon has developed a set of horns and his skin has turned...
Dates: 2020
Found in: Emerson College Archives and Special Collections / RG 010.04A, Office of Graduate Studies / Master's Theses / Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing (MFA) Program / 2020 Fall

Tara, 2019

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Identifier: cw_2019fall_somani_prerna dilip.pdf
Overview "Badrang is creative reinterpretation of the legend of Panchkanya, as mentioned in a Sanskrit shloka of obscure origins. This is how it goes: ahalyā draupadī kunti tārā mandodarī tathā । pañcakanyāḥ smarennityaṃ mahāpātakanāśinīḥ ॥ (Ahalya, Draupadi, Kunti, Tara and Mandodari One should forever remember the Panchakanya who are the destroyers of great sins) Three of these women, Ahalya, Tara, and Mandodari are mentioned in the Ramayana, while Kunti and Draupadi are heroines in the epic of...
Dates: 2019
Found in: Emerson College Archives and Special Collections / RG 010.04A, Office of Graduate Studies / Master's Theses / Creative Writing (MFA) Program / 2019 Fall

Tattoo girl, 1996

 Item — Item 0113501627708: [Barcode: 0113501627708]
Scope and Content Note From the Series: The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and...
Dates: 1996
Found in: Emerson College Archives and Special Collections / RG 010.04A, Office of Graduate Studies / Master's Theses / Writing, Literature, and Publishing (MA/MFA) Program / 1996

Tattooed dove, 2012

 Item — Item 0113503120975: [Barcode: 0113503120975]
Overview

This manuscript is about a search for a true identity: one that is not purely good, one that is constantly changing, and one that is also equally filled with darkness. -- abstract.

Dates: 2012
Found in: Emerson College Archives and Special Collections / RG 010.04A, Office of Graduate Studies / Master's Theses / Creative Writing (MFA) Program / 2012

Tell Me About Yourself and Other Stories, 2024

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Identifier: cw_2024spring_mahfouz_halle.pdf
Overview

"Tell Me About Yourself and Other Stories is a short story collection examining the construction of identity through relationships and choices. Spanning genre and form, these stories explore how pieces of the self are borrowed from experience and how people react to the weights of memory and outside perception. The collection is a blend of traditional short stories and flash fiction, of realism and hyperrealism, digging into both the discomfort and solace of human connection." -- Abstract

Dates: 2024
Found in: Emerson College Archives and Special Collections / RG 010.04A, Office of Graduate Studies / Master's Theses / Creative Writing (MFA) Program / 2024 Spring

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