Creative Writing

Major Emphasis / Minor

English Major with Creative Writing Emphasis
The major emphasis in Creative Writing is available to students majoring in English. This course of study develops students as writers of fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. By completing the major emphasis, students cultivate aesthetic judgment, facility as critics, and skills in the writing and editing of literary texts. Each student in this course of study produces a well-edited portfolio of work in at least two genres.

Creative Writing Minor
The minor in Creative Writing is available only to students not majoring in English. The minor develops students as readers and critics of literature and as writers of fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. By completing the minor, students cultivate skills in literary analysis, aesthetic judgment, criticism, and the writing and editing of literary texts. Each student in this course of study produces a well-edited portfolio of creative work.

Creative Writing Snapshot

Beyond the Classroom

Students have many opportunities for research,internships, conferences, and networking beyondthe classroom that give them an advantage toprepare for life after W&J.

Creative Writing Faculty