/lit/ - Literature

This could be an /adv/ /lit/ hybrid post I suppose, but I'm posting here because /adv/ focuses on relationship problems mostly. My question is on writing workshops; are they worth it?

I have hours to decide on dropping a class to complete my schedule at uni, I'm either dropping greek/roman civ, mythology in literature, or advanced creative writing.

Advanced creative writing is the workshop class. I took two classes on creative writing before that. Getting responses on my writing was super rewarding, and some criticism was interesting and helpful. However it's a lot of work to juggle with 4 other classes that involve a bit of writing (and soon a job) having to give an honest read of other aspiring writers and write up a whole page of praise and criticism for each.

I also question if I will write enough if I drop the class to submit a short story this semester. If I take it, I have something to submit, if I keep greek/roman civ & mythology in lit, then I'll have to write up something outside of class time. I would keep all 3 classes but I'm enrolled in one extra as of now.

Help me make a decision /lit/! Has anyone else here had experience in workshops and what's your opinion on them?

With those familiar with the concept, in your opinion, what are the defining qualities of an Ubermensch, the term posited by Nietzsche, translated either as the Superman or the Overman.

Is such a goal something that can be realistically attainable for the average man today?

Is masturbation a sign of low discipline?