Creative Writing - Department of English

Creative Writing

Creative writing is an increasingly popular field of study in North
America. Like other studio classes in the fine arts (e.g., in painting,
music or acting), the writing workshop is distinguished by a small class
size (e.g., 20) and a high degree of peer learning. Our program begins
with an interdisciplinary course in creativity (CRWR 2000: The Creative Process).

Students also take writing workshops in established genres
such as poetry, fiction, narrative non-fiction and playwriting.

The creative writing workshop promotes creative problem solving,
revision, observation, innovation, process-based learning and, above all
else, attention to the effective and moving use of language.

Creative writing graduates have excellent skills in oral and written
communication as well as lateral thinking. Workshops routinely require
students to edit and analyze peer work, so the creative writing graduate
is already familiar with leadership, group dynamics, critical analysis
and diplomacy. Now more than ever, the world needs creative problem solvers.

Click here to read a degree description.

Click here to read the Creative Writing FAQ.