CREATIVE WRITING
What’s your story? Whether you’re just beginning to write or putting the finishing touches on your first novel, our on-campus and online writing courses offer expert instruction, individual attention, and supportive feedback at all levels, in all genres of creative writing.
Visit "The Writer's Spotlight" page to learn more about the Online Writing program.
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Online Creative Writing |
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| CNF 01 W | The Creative Nonfiction Book: A Plan for Success | WI | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnlineClass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CNF 05 W | Taming Truth into Prose: The Essentials of Nonfiction | WI | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnlineClass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CNF 65 W | Giving Voice: Writing About Characters and Experiences in Your Everyday Life | WI | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnlineClass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EGL 12 W | Creating a Compelling Cast of Characters | WI | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnlineClass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EGL 16 W | Writing Mysteries and Thrillers: How to Craft Successful Intrigue and Suspense | WI | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnlineClass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EGL 17 WA | Establishing a Creative Writing Practice | WI | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnlineClass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EGL 17 WB | Establishing a Creative Writing Practice | WI | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnlineClass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EGL 23 W | Introduction to Magazine Writing: A Sampler | WI | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnlineClass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EGL 25 W | Who’s Telling Your Story: A Study in Point of View | WI | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnlineClass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EGL 64 W | Writing About Spirituality | WI | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnlineClass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FICT 01 W | Fiction Writing: Using Real Life to Create Authentic Stories | WI | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnlineClass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FICT 50 W | A Map to Writing Success: Creating a Story That Works | WI | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnlineClass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FICT 64 W | Crafting Unforgettable Short Stories | WI | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnlineClass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NVL 22 W | The Novel Hatchery: Moving from Idea to the Page | WI | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnlineClass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| POET 150 W | No-Fear Poetry | WI | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnlineClass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| POET 24 W | The Apprenticeship: Using Masterpiece Poems to Transform Your Poetry | WI | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnlineClass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Online Certificate Program in Novel Writing |
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| OWC 303 A | Novel I: The Powerful Beginning | WI | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnlineClass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OWC 303 B | Novel I: The Powerful Beginning | WI | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnlineClass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OWC 303 C | Novel I: The Powerful Beginning | WI | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnlineClass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OWC 303 D | Novel I: The Powerful Beginning | WI | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnlineClass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OWC 306 A | Novel IV: Manuscript Preparedness | WI | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnlineClass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OWC 306 B | Novel IV: Manuscript Preparedness | WI | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnlineClass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OWC 306 C | Novel IV: Manuscript Preparedness | WI | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnlineClass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OWC 310 | One-on-One Tutorial: Novel | WI | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnlineClass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Creative Writing Retreat |
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| WSP 100 A | Creative Writing Retreat at Djerassi | WI | W-M | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnCampusClass | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| WSP 100 B | Creative Writing Retreat at Djerassi | WI | W-M | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnCampusClass | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
On-Campus Creative Writing |
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| CNF 07 | The Personal Presence: Memoirs, Articles, and Essays | WI | W | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnCampusClass | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EGL 107 | Writing Through Struggle | WI | Th | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnCampusClass | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FICT 02 | The Art and Craft of the Short Story: A Writing Workshop | WI | T | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnCampusClass | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NVL 06 | How to Start Your Novel and Keep It Going | WI | W | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnCampusClass | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| WSP 102 | How to Self-Publish a Book: A Roadmap for Entrepreneurial Writers | WI | S | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnCampusClass | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| WSP 171 | The Craft of Fiction: Character and Plot | WI | S | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnCampusClass | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| WSP 333 | Short Story Bootcamp: A Reading and Writing Intensive | WI | Su | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnCampusClass | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| WSP 82 | Take Me There: A Travel Writing Bootcamp | FA | SSu | OpenAdd to cart | OnCampusClass | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| WSP 86 | Capturing the Hearts of Young Readers: Writing with Humor and Emotion | WI | S | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnCampusClass | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| WSP 89 | Making a Scene: Building Blocks of Fiction | WI | S | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnCampusClass | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| WSP 91 | How to Start Your Story: A Memoir Workshop | WI | Su | Registration opens Dec 3 8:30 am (PT) | OnCampusClass | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||