Creative Writing
Creative Writing
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 Certificate
Develop your skills in the genre of your choice, including fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and more.
This customizable program culminates in a capstone project where you will make significant progress on a polished collection of work.
Taught by a prestigious roster of instructors who are published writers and active professionals, courses can be taken onsite, online, or a combination of both.
Writers' Program Consultations
If you have a completed draft of a manuscript and need feedback for your work, consider a one-on-one consultation with a Writers’ Program instructor.
Consultations give you a full cover-to-cover read of your work, a written evaluation, and a follow-up conversation in person, via phone, or web chat.
Courses
Setting and Description
Dialogue and Point of View
The Joy of Writing: A Six-Week Workshop in Creativity
Dive deep into the creative process in this workshop devoted to helping you fall in love with the act of writing.
Making Friends with Your Inner Critic
Convert your inner critic into your inner champion in this course for writers who struggle with self-doubt, motivation, and feeling worthy.
Storytelling for Social Justice
Craft your passion for justice through urgent stories that address pressing social issues in this course.