Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Go from practiced to polished.
Whether you're looking to improve your writing for personal fulfillment, want to be published, or are preparing to apply to an MFA program, the Writers' Program can help you achieve your goals. You will find a supportive community of instructors, academic counselors and fellow students to help you on your journey.
We offer a wide range of open-enrollment courses, all of which may be taken individually. A guide on where to get started is provided below.
We also offer a fully customizable 21-unit Certificate in Creative Writing where you can develop professional creative writing skills in the genre of your choice.
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What do you want to create?
| Genre | Start Here |
| Novels | Beginning Fiction |
| Short Stories | Beginning Fiction |
| Memoirs | Beginning Creative Nonfiction |
| Personal Essays | Beginning Creative Nonfiction |
| Creative Nonfiction | Beginning Creative Nonfiction |
| Poetry | Poetry |
| Young Adult Novels | Writing for Young Adults |
| Middle Grade Novels | Writing for Kids & Middle Grade |
| Picture Books | Writing Picture Books |
Creative Writing
Courses
WRITING X 455.1
Contracts, Rights, and Signing Authors
Learn how literary agents take author manuscripts from query to signed contracts in this introductory course.
WRITING X 451.1
Copyediting I
Learn copyediting best practices as you develop skills in this area critical to writing, editing, and publishing.
WRITING 705.1
Craft and Community: Monthly Write In
Join us for an opportunity to set aside focused time to work on your writing projects, deepen your voice, strengthen your practice, get an accountability check, and stay connected to a writing community.
WRITING 762.23
Creating a Genre-Bending Manuscript
Learn the basics of writing at the intersection of multiple genres using prompts and in-class exercises.
WRITING X 424.2E
Creative Alchemy: Finding and Writing Life Stories You Were Meant to Tell
Use real life as a jumping off point for new writing, using activities and techniques that deepen and enrich how the stories are told.