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Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing

The writing certificate introduces students to the small-group workshop format and features individual attention from published, award-winning faculty . Flexible scheduling – with courses offered evenings and weekends on Northwestern’s Chicago and Evanston campuses as well as online and in hybrid format – gives students the opportunity to balance their professional, personal and writing lives. While earning their certificate, students will likewise have the opportunity to connect with other writers at readings and events in an artistic community that extends beyond the University into Chicagoʼs vibrant literary scene.

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Complete this four-course certificate and apply your credit to Northwestern’s MA in Writing or MFA in Prose and Poetry programs.

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After successful completion of the certificate, students will have the knowledge, skills, and aptitude to:

• Determine the strengths and areas for improvement in their writing, and learn how to evaluate critical feedback of their work
• Revise work, re-think it, and re-imagine it
• Experiment with different styles and forms
• Read literature as a writer and a critic

Students will also be introduced to:

• Tools for teaching creative writing, informed by current pedagogy and classroom experience
• The vibrant literary community at the university, in the city of Chicago, and environs

Students are required to complete the following four courses to earn the certificate: 

• 2 Writing Workshops in the genre in which they are accepted (list of available workshops below)
• 1 Literature Course (may be any 400-level LIT Course; some 400-level IPLS courses may apply)
• 1 Elective (may be any MCW 490 Elective Course, MCW 575 The Publishing Industry: Literary Presses and Journals, any Publishing and Professional Development Course, any additional Literature Course)

Writing Workshops

• MCW 411 - Poetry Workshop
• MCW 413 - Fiction Writing Workshop
• MCS 461 - Nonfiction Writing Workshop

Literature Courses

• LIT 405 - Topics in Literature (topics vary - see course schedule)
• LIT 410 - Introduction to Graduate Studies in Literary and Cultural Analysis
• LIT 480 - Topics in Comparative Literature (topics vary - see course schedule)
• LIT 492 - Special Topics (topics vary - see course schedule)

Review curriculum details while you consider applying to this program. Current students should refer to the curriculum requirements in place at time of entry into the program.

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A variety of factors are considered when your application is reviewed. Background and experience vary from student to student. For a complete list of requirements, see the  Graduate Certificate Admission  page.

Tuition for this program at Northwestern is comparable to similar US programs. Complete details can be found on the Creative Writing Certificate Tuition page.

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Instructors in the Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing program at Northwestern are leading scholars and practitioners in their field. They bring real-world experiences to the classroom and engage with students on a personal level. Get to know the instructors on the Creative Writing Faculty page.

Applying Credit to the MA in Writing or MFA in Prose and Poetry Programs

Students that are interested in the option of applying their credit to the SPS MA in Writing or MFA in Prose and Poetry programs must submit an online application and submit all required application materials .

Students that elect to apply to a master's program before completing a graduate certificate will be able to count completed courses toward the applicable master's degree, but there will be no certificate conferred.

If you are interested in exploring this option, please contact the SPS graduate advising team for information on how to pursue a master's degree at SPS.

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Certificate Overview

The 12 credit graduate certificate in Creative Writing is designed for students looking to:

• prepare their creative writing for publication.
• prepare materials to apply to MFA or PhD programs.
• learn about the marketplace for creative writing.
• become a member of a writing community and to gain valuable experience from working with actively publishing professional writers.

The program offers courses in poetry and prose throughout the year, and during the summer. Although you can complete the program in as little as one year, you have six years to complete the program.

Career Opportunities

Graduates could get a job as an editor, freelance writer, novelist, or professor, or they could pursue an MFA or doctoral program. 

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• Creative Writing Graduate Certificate  - Program information from the University Catalog.
• Students will learn how to prepare their creative writing for publication.
• Students will learn how to prepare materials for application to MFA or Ph.D. Programs.
• Students will learn about the marketplace for creative writing and how to become a member of the writing community.
• Students will gain experience about the field by working with actively publishing professional writers.

Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling admission basis. Admissions requirements are as follows:

• An official transcript of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
• 10 page sample of creative writing
• Graduate application and fee

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Electives may be chosen from among all courses in the Professional Creative Writing program. You may also select courses from other University College graduate programs with approval from the academic director.

Your academic advisor will help you select electives that align with your career and personal goals, and your advisor will obtain any necessary approvals from the academic director.

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Creative Writing

Develop creative writing skills in multiple genres of interest including fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and more. This customizable program culminates in a capstone project in which students make significant progress on a polished collection of work. This certificate can be completed online or in the classroom.

This program is perfect for...

• Those new to writing who want to explore various genres while cultivating their skills
• Writers looking to hone their craft and develop a solid portfolio of work in a particular genre
• Writers considering graduate-level writing study, including those who wish to polish pieces for submission to MFA programs
• Individuals who want to become part of a vibrant and supportive community of artists who share their passion

What you can learn.

• Identify your creative writing goals and develop a plan to achieve them
• Deepen your practice within a chosen genre, or explore various forms of creative writing
• Discover techniques of powerful storytelling, craft compelling characters, and write memorable scenes and stories
• Receive guidance from successful writers and workshop in a group of supportive peers

Achieve results and reach your writing goals.

Whether you are new to writing, have a specific project you'd like to get off the ground, or are preparing to apply to an MFA program, the Certificate in Creative Writing is an immersive program for developing professional writing skills.

Our fully customizable certificate honors each individual student’s journey, allowing you to pursue the coursework that is most meaningful to your specific writing goals and level of expertise. 

The program offers the opportunity to specialize in genres like poetry, short stories, novel writing, essay writing, memoir writing, or to explore writing across genres, hybrid genres, and new forms without the limitation of a prescribed curriculum. 

The only required course, the Creative Writing Certificate Capstone , allows you to compile and further refine your writing from prior coursework into a final portfolio representing the finest examples of your craft. 

Taught by a prestigious roster of instructors who are published writers and active professionals, courses in this certificate program can be taken onsite, online, or a combination of both. 

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Certificate Curriculum

The Certificate in Creative Writing is fully customizable. You may follow a Writers’ Program sample curriculum plan based on specific writing goals, or design your own program of study.

Students must complete 21 total units comprised of the 3-unit Creative Writing Certificate Capstone course and 18 units of 400-level Creative Writing coursework.

Sample Program Tracks:

Novel I WRITING X 411.1

Novel II WRITING X 411.2

Novel III WRITING X 411.3

Novel IV WRITING X 411.4

Novel V WRITING X 411.5

Dialogue and Point of View WRITING X 462.1

Creative Writing Certificate Capstone WRITING X 460

Personal Essay I WRITING  X 422.1

Personal Essay II WRITING X 422.2

Personal Essay III WRITING X 422.3

Storytelling for Social Justice WRITING X 424.21E

Writing the Thinkpiece WRITING X 424.15E

The Art of Creative Research WRITING X 461.23

Poetry I WRITING X 431.1

Poetry II WRITING X 431.2

Poetry Toolbox WRITING X 432.10E

Prose Poetry WRITING X 432.11E

Reframing the Form WRITING X 432.7E

The "F" Word: Innovative Poetic Forms WRITING X 432.8E

Cuento Poems WRITING X 432.32E

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Students must complete 18 units of elective coursework. Select from courses numbered WRITING X 400-499 in the following areas:

Students may select courses in the following area with advisor approval:

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Courses in this program are open enrollment, and each course is paid for individually.

Sequential courses should be taken in numerical order, starting from the lowest course number and progressing to higher numbers.

You may take Creative Writing courses without committing to the entire program.* However, by establishing candidacy in the program, you will receive  many benefits exclusive to our certificate students such as priority placement on waitlists and access to the UCLA Career Center's job board. Creative Writing Certificate students can also receive a customized curriculum tailored to your writing goals.

Need assistance? If you have any questions or need advice on course selection, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] .

Benefits exclusive for Writers' Program certificate students:

• Advising : Receive a 30-minute, one-on-one goal-setting consultation with a Writers’ Program advisor. During this consultation, the advisor will customize a certificate program curriculum tailored to your experience, interests, and writing goals.
• Enrollment Advantages : Receive quarterly notice when Writers’ Program courses open for enrollment each quarter and receive preferential placement on wait lists.
• Manuscript Consultation : Within six months of completing certificate program coursework, receive 50% off a one-on-one manuscript consultation with a Writers' Program instructor. Learn more .

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Students who complete the Certificate in Creative Writing can receive Advanced Standing in Antioch University Los Angeles’s MFA in Creative Writing .

Advanced Standing allows a student to enter the MFA program with the equivalent of one semester completed. In addition, you may be eligible for Antioch’s fellowships and scholarships.

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Creative Writing harnesses an important area of human creativity – fiction. Whether it's writing and editing books, scriptwriting, creating content for video games, and/or other creative outlets, this is a formal look at the technical and processual side of human creativity.

An online Creative Writing Graduate Certificate is a suitable educational pathway for those wishing to write their own novels or publish and edit professionally. This is also a relevant qualification for educators who wish to teach creative writing.

Creative writing is an important area; most colleges around the U.S. offer academic study in some form. If you are considering an online Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing, you will be expected meet the school's admissions criteria. While this will vary by program, most will ask that you fulfill the following:

• A bachelor's degree in a related subject such as English language, literature, etc.
• A master's degree in a related, relevant subject
• A GPA of 2.5 or above. Some schools may ask for 3.0 or higher
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended
• A sample (usually ten pages) of a creative writing project
• If English is not your first language, you will be expected to provide English communication evidence through certification: PTEA, IELTS, and TOEFL, though some accept ELS112 and DuoLingo
• 2-3 letters of recommendation. Academic recommendations preferred, but employer references may also be accepted
• Application fee
• Written personal statement/essay in addition to the creative writing sample

Online Creative Writing Graduate Certificates include coursework in advanced literature and writing techniques, and may also include elective coursework. Classes titles may include:

• Introduction to Creative Writing
• Poetry: Writing & Critiquing
• Studies in Genre
• Craft of Creative Writing
• Modern and Contemporary US Literature
• Modern and Contemporary US Poetry
• Studies in English Language Novels
• Developing Writing Skills
• The Craft of Reading
• The Art of Editing
• Writing About Place
• Contemporary & Alternative Voices
• Essay Writing
• Screenwriting
• General Nonfiction Writing
• Science Writing
• Memoir Writing & Editing
• Journalism & Media
• Capstone Project

An online Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing opens the doors to many fulfilling writing careers. Pathways with this grad cert in hand may include:

• Screenwriter : Screenwriters write scripts and screenplays for adaptation for the movie and television industries.
• Creative Director : A creative director works in TV, movies, and stage, to direct the creative production and have final say on creative decisions.
• Copywriter / Content Writer : Writing marketing collateral or other sales material, a copywriter crafts sales pitches in emails, blogs, leaflets, and more to persuade potential customers and/or to get a brand's message across.
• Newspaper / Magazine Editor : You could work as an editor for print media including newspapers and magazines, making final editorial and publishing decisions.
• Copy Editor / Proofreader : With your skill in structure, grammar, and syntax, you can find work editing the creative content of others. Copy Editors advise on content while proofreaders correct errors.
• Publishing Agent : Helping writers get representation in publishing houses and negotiate contracts.
• Author / Novelist : This may be the first career choice that comes to mind for creative writing graduates – writing and publishing books of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and more.
• Reviewer : Magazines, websites, newspapers hire reviewers of new media. Book reviewers will critique the style and the content.
• Creative Writing Teacher : If you are already a teacher or educator, earning a grad certificate in Creative Writing can open exciting opportunities to teach the discipline at the high school or college level, or even in adult continuing education.

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The Graduate Certificate of Creative Writing is designed to introduce students to fundamental principles and practices of modern creative writing.

It provides a condensed exploration of creative writing skills, empowering students to develop their writing abilities and express themselves effectively.

After completing your Graduate Certificate of Creative Writing, you can continue your studies to gain a Graduate Diploma of Creative Writing to refine your storytelling and literary finesse and a full Master of Creative Writing to master the art of storytelling.

*Duration depends on individual study path and unit availability. Please speak to a Student Enrolment Advisor for advice.

For more information about our fast-tracked master degree, contact one of our Student Enrolment Advisors on 1300 707 760 or request a call-back.

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The Graduate Certificate of Creative Writing is designed for students seeking to improve their writing skills.

You will gain an understanding of contemporary writing principles and practices, enabling you to develop as a proficient writer.

Refine your writing skills

• Develop essential creative writing techniques to ignite your creativity.
• Begin crafting the stories you're eager to share.

Discover your writing path

• Explore different writing forms through dynamic coursework.
• Apply your new skills to personal projects and writing goals.
• Customise your learning by choosing subjects aligned with your interests.

The online Graduate Certificate of Creative Writing consists of 3 units from a pool of 5.

Writing Fiction

• This unit introduces the fundamentals of writing fiction through reading a range of short stories.

Writing Realities

• This unit explores writing based on actual events, including history, biography, true crime and stories of place and family.

Writing for Performance

• This unit introduces skills for writing drama or monologue for performance.

Writing and Audience

• This unit cultivates a writer's understanding of their work with consideration of genre and readership, including online audiences.

Editing and Publishing

• This unit explores the business of writing, editing, and publishing, including processes and workflow for professional editing, seeking publication, and presenting the professional author platform.
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To gain entry to the Graduate Certificate of Creative Writing, applicants must have:

• A bachelor’s degree in any discipline; OR
• Equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience or students must submit a piece of published work.​​

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Donna, a notable fiction writer and researcher, specialises in environmental and feminist speculative fiction. Her recent novel "Fauna" (2020) was shortlisted for Aurealis Best Science Fiction Novel. She's the author of "The Albanian" (2007), winning the TAG Hungerford Award. Donna is a prominent figure in conferences, festivals, and radio discussions, while also contributing to public art projects.

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Aksel Dadswell is an award-winning West Australian horror and weird fiction writer. Holding a PhD in creative writing, his work explores race and belonging, featured in anthologies like "Test Patterns: Creature Features" (2018) and "Hymns of Abomination: Secret Songs of Leeds" (2021).

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The cost of our Graduate Certificate of Creative Writing is $10,800* for all 3 units.

To assist with some or all of your tuition fees, FEE-HELP is available for eligible students. This government-supported loan scheme is designed to help eligible full-fee paying students pay their postgraduate tuition fees.

To find out if you are eligible for FEE-HELP, you can contact one of our Student Enrolment Advisors on 1300 707 760.

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Our Graduate Diploma of Creative Writing comprises 6 units and is a great option for students looking to enhance their writing skills through the application of modern principles and practices and apply these new skills to reach their creative and professional goals. Our Graduate Certificate of Creative Writing comprises 3 units and provides students with a foundational understanding of the techniques of creative writing practice.

If you do not have an undergraduate degree, you may be eligible for the Graduate Certificate of Creative Writing if you have equivalent prior learning, including at least two years of relevant professional experience or you arrange with ECU Online to submit a piece of published work. To find out more we recommend contacting our Student Enrolment Advisors to provide a tailored assessment of your eligibility.

At ECU Online we understand that everyone has different work arrangements, family responsibilities, locations and learning styles. This is why our postgraduate courses are offered 100% online, so you can balance your study with other commitments. As an ECU Online student, you will have access to academic and non-academic support.

Our accelerated online courses are developed by industry experts and engaged academics. You can easily connect with learning facilitators and course coordinators through our easy-to-use online learning environment to gain feedback and ask academic questions. You can also reach out to a Learning Advisor who can help with things like assessment writing, study skills and more.

You will have a dedicated Student Success Advisor available to you from when you start studying through to graduation. They will be available to provide non-academic support, such as assistance with scheduling time to study and more.

As an ECU online student, you also have access to all the support offered by ECU, both on-campus and online:

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No, the Graduate Certificate of Creative Writing is 100% online and does not include any on-campus components. We have designed this course to be flexible so you can tailor your studies to fit your lifestyle.

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UTSA’s Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing adds interdisciplinary breadth to a student’s course of study while increasing the depth and coherence of a student’s work in creative writing. Given the growing interest in creative writing in liberal arts as well as non-traditional disciplines like medicine, sociology, and psychology, many students find this formal recognition of their work in creative writing to be a valuable credential in both academic and non-academic job markets. Students who are pursuing the Graduate Certificate also receive first consideration for graduate workshop registration.

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Applications are submitted through the UTSA Graduate Application . Please upload all required documents (listed below) on your UTSA Graduate Application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure completion and submission of the application, a nonrefundable application fee, and all required supporting documents are on file with UTSA by the appropriate application deadline. For international students, please note that student visas are not issued at UTSA for non-degree-seeking students, including certificate programs. For more information, visit our international students admission page .

Applicants are encouraged to have their admission file completed as early as possible. All applications, required documents and letters of recommendation, if applicable, must be submitted by 5:00 PM U.S. Central Time on the day of the deadline. Deadlines are subject to change.

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About the Online Creative Writing Certificate

The Certificate in Creative Writing offers an innovative, collaborative course of study for those who have always wanted to unlock their creativity. Each online course is designed as a workshop in which you explore new ideas, tackle new writing tools, generate original insights and discover your own powers of expression. You create, collaboratively discuss and revise your original writing with feedback from your instructors and your peers. You also engage with a range of assigned readings and multimedia that inform and grow your innovative practice.

The Certificate in Creative Writing offers both basic and advanced workshops and appeals to students new to creative writing as well as students with writing experience who want to learn new skills. Through a series of online courses in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and screenwriting, the Certificate in Creative Writing focuses on creative writing as a form of critical thinking as a way to reimagine audience and as a space of innovation. Taught by professionals in the field, our courses cultivate both individual and group learning, providing an overview of the field as well as deep dives into literary genres. These online creative writing courses are designed as hands-on, intensive study of the subtleties and power of language.

Creative Writing Certificate Requirements

• The Certificate in Creative Writing is a 4-course, 4 c.u.* credit program of study taught by University of Pennsylvania faculty.
• To earn a certificate, students complete any four courses offered, in any order. 
• Students who complete the basic certificate may pursue an advanced certificate (6-course, 6 c.u.*) by adding two additional creative writing courses.

Flexible Course Schedule and Tuition

Penn LPS Online courses in the Certificate in Creative Writing are offered in accelerated 8-week terms and full terms. Courses in the online certificate program are largely asynchronous with some optional synchronous sessions to be scheduled by the instructors.

You have the option to enroll in individual creative writing courses without committing to the entire online certificate, enjoying the flexibility and expertise offered by Penn LPS Online to suit your schedule and interests. Visit the Cost of Attendance page for course tuition and fee rates.

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*Academic credit is defined by the University of Pennsylvania as a course unit (c.u.). A course unit (c.u.) is a general measure of academic work over a period of time, typically a term (semester or summer). A c.u. (or a fraction of a c.u.) represents different types of academic work across different types of academic programs and is the basic unit of progress toward a degree. One c.u. is usually converted to a four-semester-hour course.

The Certificate in Creative Writing prepares you to:

• Understand how text conveys meaning across a variety of literary genres and styles
• Explore how to use innovation, flexibility, and collaboration to cultivate a creative writing practice
• Create, revise and edit your original writing in multiple literary genres, including poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and screenwriting

Online Creative Writing Courses

Certificate students who complete four of the online courses listed below earn a Certificate in Creative Writing. Those students are then eligible to pursue an Advanced Certificate in Creative Writing by taking two additional courses.

• CRWR 1010: The Craft of Creative Writing
• CRWR 1600: Modern and Contemporary US Poetry
• CRWR 2010: Poetry Workshop
• CRWR 2400: The Art of Editing
• CRWR 2500: Writing and Meditation
• CRWR 2600: Fiction Workshop
• CRWR 2800: Narrative Collage
• CRWR 3000: Writing About Place
• CRWR 3200: Screenwriting
• CRWR 3600: Advanced Nonfiction *
• CRWR 3700: Journalism

*This course may not be offered every academic year. Check the course page or our course guide to see when upcoming terms are added.

Courses are subject to change.

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Dick Polman

• Povich Writer-in-Residence at the Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing (CPCW)

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The Certificate in Creative Writing is designed to enhance your writing and storytelling skills and provide a framework for a creative process that can be applied to a myriad of professional roles including:

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• Author and journalist

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The 15-credit Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing allows writers of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction the opportunity to practice and hone their craft without committing to a full masters program. The program may be completed fully online. It may be taken by students who are pursuing graduate studies in other areas, or by students who wish to explore their interest and aptitude for further work or study in creative writing.

Courses taken in the certificate program may also apply towards the MA in English.

Admission to the Program

Students may be matriculated or non-matriculated graduate students, but must be formally admitted to the program. Applicants must meet the same requirements as for the MA in English, Creative Writing Track , including submission of a writing sample for review by the creative writing faculty.

Program Requirements (15 credits)

• ENG 595 Writer's Craft
• ENG 603 Seminar in Creative Writing
• ENG 691 Prose Workshop
• ENG 692 Poetry Workshop
• one English Elective (3 Cr.)

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A Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing is offered through the Master of Arts in Professional Writing Program in the English Department, Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences, at Kennesaw State University. A unique four-course, non-degree program, its mission is to provide instruction and membership in a community of writers to qualified writing students in metro Atlanta and North Georgia who seek intensive creative writing practice but who do not want to matriculate in a graduate degree program.

This Graduate Certificate program allows qualified writers to study in graduate-level writing workshops taught by professional writers on the Kennesaw State University faculty.

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Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing

Time to Completion: 1 year

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The Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing will allow students the opportunity to gain professional skills in producing original creative works suitable for professional publication. Through skill-based learning and intensive workshops, the curriculum grants students extensive experience and knowledge in drafting original literary content with a high level of craft, editing their own writing and others’ written works, in-depth revision processes, and publication strategies. Students have the option to specialize in a single genre ( i.e.   fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction) or follow a multi-genre approach.   

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Application requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing program include:

Complete the online Graduate Studies application with the non-refundable application fee.

Applicants for admission must have completed a baccalaureate degree with an overall GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale or be enrolled as a current Winthrop University graduate student in good standing.

Request official transcript(s) from all institutions attended for undergraduate and graduate coursework. Transcripts must be sent directly to Winthrop's Graduate Studies office from the issuing institution(s). 

Personal statement (400-600 words) and address the following prompt:

Describe your writing interests and goals.

Please draw on experiences and other pertinent background that show us what sets you apart from other candidates and help us understand your interest in the writing certificate program. 

A minimum of 12 semester hours of WRIT courses must be taken in residence at Winthrop University. Students who completed their baccalaureate degree at Winthrop and took 3 or more of the required 500-level courses will not be eligible to pursue this certificate.  

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Creative writing workshops foster community, creative risk-taking, and development of voice in dialogue with other skilled writers.

What you’ll learn

The 15-credit Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing allows writers of poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction the opportunity to practice and hone their craft without committing to a full master’s program.

Like a “minor” on the graduate level, it may be taken by working professionals who are pursuing graduate studies in other areas, or by students who wish to explore their interest and aptitude for further work or study in creative writing. Any credits earned within the certificate transfer seamlessly towards the MA in English for any who might want to continue.

The Certificate in Creative Writing is a 15-credit program that is fully online. It is open to both matriculated and non-matriculated students; however, all students must go through a formal admission process.

Furthermore, the courses taken in the certificate program are not only valuable on their own but can also be applied towards the completion of an MA in English . For example, a student who successfully completes the certificate may choose to apply for the MA program in creative writing. If accepted, they could complete the MA degree within a year. Alternatively, a student may opt to pursue an MA in English with a focus on literature, supplementing it with the certificate in creative writing. This flexibility allows students to tailor their academic path to suit their interests and career goals.

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Application Process

All applicants must complete the multi-step process managed by the Center for Graduate Studies.

• Determine your applicant type
• Submit application
• Request all official transcripts
• Review and submit required application materials through the Application Status Portal
• International applicants must also submit international materials

Best Consideration Dates

Fall Semester: April 15 Spring Semester: November 15

Complete applications received after the published deadline are welcome and will be reviewed on a space-available basis.

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Creative writing is a skill to have in a variety of careers, including:

• Teaching at all educational levels from elementary school to college
• Academic administration
• Sales and management
• Library and Information Technology Services
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Best-selling novels, blockbuster movies and award-winning poems all start with an idea…but the crucial next step of creating words to convey and express those ideas can be daunting. Our customizable Creative Writing Certificate program provides individualized guidance from experienced instructors who have published works in multiple genres. Explore methodologies across all writing categories as you refine both your personal style and voice utilizing the most effective tools and techniques. Schedule flexibility combined with a variety of elective options allows you to tailor the curriculum based on personal interests and skill sets. Build your platform and grow your brand as you work to successfully achieve your writing goals.

The following types of students will benefit from this program:

• Working professionals looking to bolster their writing skills
• Aspiring authors eager to become published
• Hobbyists seeking to hone their craft

Program objectives

After successfully completing this program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate a well-rounded understanding of professional writing techniques spanning all aspects of the writing process
• Utilize the practical knowledge of how to grow their platform, evaluate the commercial potential of their work, and move toward publishing
• Create a tangible testament to their academic achievement in the field

Certificate requirements

To receive the certificate, students must:

• Complete all four (4) of the core courses
• Complete at least three (3) elective courses
• Attend at least 80% of the class sessions in each course
• Satisfy all program requirements within 18 months

All courses are also offered open enrollment, meaning anyone can register for them regardless of affiliation with Emory or desire to complete the certificate program. Students must apply for and be accepted into the Advanced Revision Workshop .

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Duration 12-18 months

Cost $3,045

Time commitment 84 hours

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Middle Georgia State University is pleased to offer a new Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing.

The Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing offers a fully online, 15-hour credential to prepare writers to use their talents in the professional world. 

This certificate supports writers already working in a creative field, students honing their craft before navigating the publishing world or film industry, and those pursuing a personally enriching goal in parallel to their current career. Whether writing is your career or your passion, this certificate will prepare you for success.

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The Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing is:

• Fully online
• Taught in 8-week sessions. Students can complete this program in a calendar year.
• Designed to develop skills in multiple genres -- fiction, poetry, screenwriting, and narrative journalism -- as well as introduce writer to practical aspects of publishing
• Taught by published authors and master teachers

The Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing is a stand-alone degree. But students in MGA’s Master of Arts in Technical and Professional Writing (or who wish to pursue that degree) can count as up to two of your electives for the MATPW.

• A bachelor’s degree from an institutionally accredited college or university
• 2.50 undergraduate GPA
• Letter of application that states the applicant's interest in and goals for the program
• Evidence of aptitude for graduate study
• For residents of Georgia, documentation of lawful residence

To apply, go to the application page for the Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing .

What classes would I take?

The Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing is a 15-credit hour program made up of these courses:

• CRWR 5040: Fiction Writing
• CRWR 5050: Poetry Writing
• CRWR 5440: Screenwriting
• CRWR 5700: Narrative Journalism
• CRWR 5900: Publishing and the Creative Writer

How long would it take to complete this program?

The Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing can be completed in a calendar year. Two courses will be taught in the Fall Semester (one in each 8-week session), two in the Spring Semester (one in each 8-week session), and one in the Summer Semester.

Does the program start only in the Fall Semester?

Not so. Admitted students may begin this graduate certificate program in fall, spring, or summer semester.

Can I combine this program with other MGA Graduate Programs, especially the MA in Technical and Professional Writing?

MGA’s School of Arts and Letters offers “stackable” graduate programs. In this case, any two of these courses can count as electives in MGA’s Master of Arts in Technical and Professional Writing. See Graduate Technical Writing Programs for more.

Completion of this graduate certificate qualifies applicants for expedited admission to the Master of Arts in Technical and Professional Writing.

If you are an MATPW student or graduate and have taken graduate CRWR classes as electives, those classes will count toward your Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing. You may take additional classes either during or after completion of your MATPW to add this graduate certificate as an additional credential. Please contact the graduate coordinator for further details.

Any testing requirements for admission?

We do not require admissions exams for acceptance into the Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing

Financial aid available?

Federal financial aid is not currently available for this graduate certificate. However, we do offer Graduate Certificate students other financing options such as Nelnet payment plans , alternative loans , tuition assistance programs (TAP), and third-party scholarships.

Are letters of recommendation required?

Letters of recommendation are not required for the Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing.

What is “evidence of aptitude for success in graduate-level studies”?

A graduate admissions committee determines aptitude for success by reviewing applicants’ official transcript(s) and statement of interest. No additional materials beyond those indicated in the application instructions are required.

Do I need to live in Georgia or near Macon?

Not at all. Both programs are fully online. MGA’s graduate writing programs have students from across Georgia, but also students from as far away as Pennsylvania, Texas, and Oregon.

Are there application deadlines?

Our admissions committee will make all efforts to review all complete applications before the start date of each semester, even those that come in after any deadline. Also, students whose applications are not complete before the 1 st session of a semester can be admitted for the 2 nd session. For admission deadline information for other graduate programs, select the program here:  https://www.mga.edu/graduate-admissions/programs/index.php  

How do I apply?

Fill out the application and prepare required documents as listed on the application page here .

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Creative Writing Certificate Program

Overview: Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing

This fully-online graduate certificate program is designed for creative writers seeking to sharpen their skills and work toward publishable fiction and/or poetry, and also for teachers seeking to improve and enhance their pedagogy of Creative Writing.

Through a foundational course in techniques followed by workshop classes in which original creative work is read and critiqued, students will complete and revise a body of work under the guidance of experienced teachers and authors from Bowling Green State University’s acclaimed Creative Writing Program. Students will complete 12 hours of graduate level coursework.

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Applicants should follow the instructions outlined in the “Graduate Admissions” section of the Graduate Catalog.  The online application can be reached from  https://www.bgsu.edu/graduate/admissions .  All application materials are submitted online.   

Applicants are required (1) a Statement of Purpose that identifies the program for which admission is sought and explains preparation for the program, the purpose for enrolling in it, and professional goals relevant to the program; and (2) a Writing Sample: either 8 – 10 double-spaced pages of prose, or 5 pages of poetry.     

Applicants currently enrolled in the Online MA in English at Bowling Green State University need only submit a Statement of Purpose.  

Students will complete:

• Either ENG 6300 Technique of Poetry, or ENG 6310 Technique of Fiction
• Three sections of ENG 6320 Graduate Writers Workshop in any genre.

                    Sections are offered in either Fiction, Poetry, or Nonfiction

• ENG 6300 Technique of Poetry
• ENG 6310 Technique of Fiction
• Two sections of ENG 6320 Graduate Writers Workshop in any genre.

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Spalding’s Graduate Certificate in Writing offers a full semester of intensive study taught by faculty of our low residency Master of Fine Arts in Writing, nationally recognized as a Top 10 program. In the certificate program, you’ll earn 15 hours of graduate academic credit and have the option to matriculate into Spalding’s MFA or MAW program. This way, you can earn a graduate certificate on the way to completing a master’s degree and for about the same costs as the master’s degree alone. Learn why serious writers choose to study at Spalding .

Writers can use their Spalding certificate studies to pursue their literary passion or to focus on teaching. The certificate semester provides the time, focus and mentoring expertise that can make all the difference in a memoir, screenplay or other creative writing project. And a certificate with a focus on teaching can prove crucial in helping educators advance their careers.

The certificate program offers concentrations in fiction , poetry , creative nonfiction , writing for children & young adults , screenwriting and playwriting . Students may also focus on teaching. Students complete a week-long residency on campus or virtually alongside MAW and MFA students. Virtual residencies, which offer the same immersive curriculum as students receive on campus, are taught live in real time by our outstanding MFA faculty. Residency is followed by an independent study course in which students write extensively and receive detailed feedback from an MFA faculty member. And our virtual Business of Writing Seminars offer insights into editing, publishing and career options. This low-residency model makes graduate study possible for students with full-time jobs and substantial family commitments.

A BA or BS is the minimum education requirement.

The certificate can be earned in six to nine months, depending on the student’s preferred pace of study .

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The purpose of the Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing is to provide writers with increased access to the university and to the many components of its creative writing program which include graduate writing workshops in poetry, fiction, memoir and autobiography, playwriting, and nature writing; as well as writers-in-residence and the regular reading series at UW Oshkosh. Students will focus their certificate coursework by choosing courses from our creative writing curriculum that meets their needs.

Program Goals

After completion of the 15-credit Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing, students will have comprehension of theories, concepts, and methods of writing in areas such as:

• Creative Writing: Fiction 
• Advanced Fiction Writing
• Creative Writing: Poetry 
• Autobiography: Theory and Practice
• Creative Writing: Playwriting
• Personal Narratives
• Nature Writing
• American Poetry: Technique and Practice 

Required Courses Requirements

• Requirements : 12 credits and ENG 709: Special Topics in Creative Writing: OC (15 credits total)
• Optional content (OC) courses may be taken twice for credit when the content is significantly different.

 Elective courses include:

• ENG 503 : Creative Writing: Fiction I
• ENG 504 : Advanced Fiction Writing
• ENG 505 : Creative Writing: Poetry
• ENG 506 : Advanced Poetry Writing
• ENG 508 : Autobiography
• ENG 529 : Creative Writing: Playwriting I
• ENG 530 : Creative Writing: Playwriting II
• ENG 535 : Personal Narratives
• ENG 543 : Nature Writing
• ENG 708 : American Poetry

Admission Requirements

Full Standing Admission Criteria:

• Minimum 2.75 overall undergraduate grade point average, or a 2.90 grade point average for the last half of the student’s baccalaureate program. 

*Probationary Admission will be considered on an individual basis.  

To be considered for admission to the certificate program, please submit the following materials  to the Office of Graduate Studies:

• A completed on-line application form (https://apply.wisconsin.edu/) with a $56.00 application fee.
• A brief application essay of 250-500 words stating why the student is seeking admission to the certificate program.
• A 15–20-page manuscript of creative work in any genre(s): poetry, fiction, drama, or nonfiction prose. 
• Official undergraduate transcripts showing completion of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. 

Once admitted, students must complete all academic work applying toward the certificate within  four years and maintain a minimum 3.00 grade point average throughout the program.

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For additional information and application materials, please contact the English Department at (920) 424-7287 or the  Office of Graduate Studies  at (920) 424-1223.

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JOIN A VIBRANT COMMUNITY OF WRITERS!

Community-based writers who wish to learn from highly qualified mentors and to workshop their manuscripts in a nurturing and instructive environment may wish to apply for the Certificate in Creative Writing Program.

The MAPW Certificate in Creative Writing Program offers qualified candidates an opportunity to study in five genres of creative writing at the graduate level without pursuing a graduate degree.  Twelve academic credits (four courses) in creative writing are required to earn the certificate.  Up to nine credits may be applied to the MAPW degree, if the student wishes to pursue the master’s degree.  A student may repeat the certificate program beyond the 12 hours for another certificate. 

Courses are offered in fiction writing, creative nonfiction, playwriting, screen & TV writing, and poetry writing.* Candidates may focus on one genre or study in several, or all.  Go to the Graduate Course Catalog to learn more about the program and to view course offerings.  News about publishing alumni may be found at the MAPW home page  and the MAPW alumni page .

The courses are typically face-to-face workshops, offered at 6:30 PM in the Fall and Spring semesters on the Kennesaw Campus.  Online classes are offered from time to time.

Candidates apply through the online KSU Graduate College application portal and must meet the same requirements as degree candidates. No GRE score or support area are required. For more information about admissions, go to here .

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Come join a vibrant writing community and share your writing ambitions as you learn about craft and prepare for publication or production.

*Directed studies, internships and capstone courses are not offered to Certificate candidates.

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