Hone your talent and learn the craft of creative writing
Creative Writing offers a wide range of courses and activities to help you hone your craft and deepen your awareness of contemporary creative writing genres. Courses in Creative Writing include the following:
- Poetry
- Fiction
- Creative nonfiction
- Screenwriting
- Literary editing and publishing
- Creative writing for teachers
For more information contact:
Kyle Minor
Director of the Creative Writing Program
Associate Professor of English
minork@iupui.edu
(317)274-2258
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Creative Writing Requirements
The concentration in Creative Writing requires 33 credit hours.
Gateway Courses (6 cr.)
Choose two:
- ENG-W 206 Introduction to Creative Writing
- ENG-W 207 Introduction to Fiction Writing (suggested for majors)
- ENG-W 208 Introduction to Poetry Writing (suggested for majors)
Concentration Core Courses (12 cr.)
Choose four courses in at least two genres, including at least one at the 400 level:
- ENG W301 Writing Fiction
- ENG W302 Screenwriting
- ENG W303 Writing Poetry
- ENG W305 Writing Creative Nonfiction
- ENG W401 Advanced Fiction Writing
- ENG W403 Advanced Poetry Writing
- ENG W407 Advanced Creative Nonfiction Writing
- ENG W411 Directed Writing (only with permission)
English Experience Courses (12 cr.):
Literature (9 cr)
Three courses at the 200-level or higher; at least one of which must be 300-400 level.
Language, Pedagogy, and Editing (3 cr)
Choose from:
- ENG W280 Literary Editing and Publishing
- ENG W310 Language and the Study of Writing
- ENG W365 Theory and Practice of Editing
- ENG W408 Creative Writing for Teachers
- ENG W426 Writing Nonfiction: Popular and Professional Publication
- ENG Z206 Introduction to Language Use
- ENG Z301 History of the English Language
- ENG Z302 Understanding Language Structure: Syntax
- ENG Z310 Language in Context: Sociolinguistics
Capstone Seminar (3 cr.)
Degree Map
To help you guide your four-year college journey, consult your degree map for a snapshot of classes you will be taking to finish your degree.