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 422.2
Personal Essay II
Expand your knowledge of what makes personal essays strong in this course for those familiar with personal essay basics.
WRITING X 422.3
Personal Essay III
This advanced workshop helps you polish existing essay drafts into powerful pieces suitable for publication.
WRITING X 441.1
Picture Book I
Learn the basics of writing picture books for children in this introductory workshop.
WRITING X 441.2
Picture Book II
Take your picture book writing to the next level with this intermediate course for writers with a basic understanding of the genre.
WRITING X 441.3
Picture Book III
Stretch your skills to develop a second (or beyond!) fiction or nonfiction picture book in this advanced course for experienced writers.