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
Meaningful Steps Into Poetry
Take a guided approach to writing poetry by reading and discovering what makes poetry tick in this workshop perfect for beginners.
Beyond Self-Esteem: 6 Fresh Hacks Around Writer's Block
Explore techniques you can use to eliminate writer's block and get back to putting words on the page.
Writing Occasional Poems
Learn to write poems for specific occasions in this class offering an overview to new and continuing writers.
The Continuing Poet
Perfect for poets not quite ready for advanced workshops, this course sustains and builds on your writing practice with readings, discussions, and prompts to keep you writing and discovering your potential.
Applications for M.F.A. in Creative Writing Programs
Get an overview of how M.F.A. programs are structured, what opportunities they can offer you, and how to ensure your needs are met.