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Journal of Undergraduate Research

Keywords

Latin American, historical novel, Seven Days

College

Humanities

Department

Spanish and Portuguese

Abstract

As often is the case in creative writing, the direction of this project deviated slightly from its initial aims. The results, however, surpass in significance the expected outcome of the project’s early development. In order to insure proposed results, this project required extensive research and preparation prior to its production. As stated in its original proposal, under the direction of Dr. Sally Taylor I completed initial draft work on the novel Seven Days while enrolled in English 419R (Creative Writing Project). During the outlining and drafting processes I researched theories regarding creative writing itself, and likewise read several novels paralleling the ideas I proposed to establish in text. Given the evolution of the novel, a decision was made, following consultation with both my faculty mentor (Douglas Weatherford) and the ORCA, to change travel destinations from the originally proposed Dominican Republic to Mexico City, Mexico in order to more effectively fulfill the purposes and direction of the project. Extending far beyond initial expectations, research allowed for both the completion of original literature and the extension of creative writing opportunities to other students, including the probable introduction of a new creative writing journal. Furthermore, this project has provided the link through which continued investigations will ultimately result in the completion of a master’s thesis directly related to the areas researched.

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