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 411.2
Novel II
Continue progress on your novel by deepening your understanding of craft as you work scene-by-scene through your book.
WRITING X 411.3
Novel III
Make significant progress on your novel draft in this workshop where you refine character, story, and the emotional resonance of your story.
WRITING X 411.4
Novel IV
Enter the home stretch on writing your novel with this advanced course that helps you address your entire book and prepare for the revision processes.
WRITING X 411.5
Novel V
Refine your manuscript into a polished novel as you work closely with peer writers and a master instructor to elevate your work to a professional level.
WRITING X 422.1
Personal Essay I
Learn to write essays, opinion pieces, and mini-memoirs about your life in this introductory course.