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Creative writing at Penn allows students across all four undergraduate schools the opportunity to flex their creative muscles and earn credit by taking courses in fiction, poetry, screenwriting, playwriting, journalism, children's literature, and more. The creative writing program also works closely with the Kelly Writers House to bring world-renowned authors to campus to share their work, meet with students, and the Philadelphia community.           

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Creative Writing at Penn’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies

Creative writing at penn’s college of liberal and professional studies.

Become a Penn-made writer—your way. Designed with working adults and nontraditional students in mind, Penn’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) offers a range of opportunities to study the craft of creative writing with expert faculty and a community of like-minded peers. As a Penn student, you have access to world-class resources including Penn Libraries and Kelly Writers House, as well as personalized advising to help you make the most of your Penn experience. 

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Whether you are an experienced writer hoping to focus and polish your work or a beginner exploring the arts of creative expression, Penn LPS workshops, and writing-intensive Proseminars offer inspiration, technique, and constructive feedback. Wherever you are, whatever level of education you’ve achieved, there’s a program for you at Penn.

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The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) degree is an accredited degree program that offers an Ivy League liberal arts education—fully online.

• Earn a bachelor’s degree, with the option to complete related certificates at the same time
• Complete 30 courses (or less, if eligible for credit transfer) through full-time study or a part-time flexible pace
• Take immersive, fully online courses from anywhere in the world; does not require residence in Philadelphia
• Tailor your studies with a degree concentration such as Creative Studies , Individualized Studies , or Literature, Culture, and Tradition
• Apply through the standard admissions process, or “prove your way in” by demonstrating academic ability
• Apply for a fall, spring, or summer start

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Looking for a graduate degree that isn’t terminal?

The Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) program allows you to design your own curriculum by choosing courses across the University and combining different disciplines to tackle the question or project that motivates you. Anchored by writing-intensive Proseminar courses, the MLA is ideal for students who wish to draw from different disciplines to approach a creative project or research query.

Designed for students who already have a master’s degree and want a short, focused degree program to extend their studies, the Master of Philosophy in Liberal Arts (MPhil) program balances all the benefits of the MLA with the independence of self-directed study.

• Earn a graduate degree with the option to complete a graduate certificate in creative writing at the same time
• Complete coursework and a capstone project in one year of full-time study or at a part-time flexible pace
• Take daytime or evening courses on campus, and online courses when available
• A bachelor’s degree in any field is required to apply, and the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is optional

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Just want to write—without committing to a degree program?

Unlock your creativity from anywhere in the world through accelerated online courses. The Certificate in Creative Writing allows you to choose four courses from a variety of collaborative workshops—including genres such as poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction—to earn a certificate, or a total of six courses to qualify for an advanced certificate. Want to test the waters first? Enroll in individual courses in creative writing without committing to a program of study, enjoying the flexibility and expertise offered by Penn LPS Online to suit your schedule and interests.

• Earn academic credit with each course, with the option to complete a certificate
• Complete the certificate program in less than one year, or take courses at your own pace
• Fully online and asynchronous; does not require residency in Philadelphia
• No application or prerequisites required; you are eligible if you have attained a high school diploma
• Enroll any time for a fall, spring, or summer start

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If you’ve completed a bachelor’s degree or higher, the Post-Baccalaureate Studies (or post-bacc) program is a unique opportunity to hand-pick courses from more than 50 academic departments—including creative writing, literature, and related studies.

• Earn academic credit with each course
• Complete coursework through full-time study or a part-time flexible pace
• A bachelor’s degree in any field is required to apply

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Already enrolled in a degree program?

If you’ve committed to a degree program at Penn or another institution, you may still have an opportunity to practice writing at Penn.

• Anyone with a high school diploma can enroll as a visiting student during Penn Summer Sessions —no application needed
• Undergraduates can enroll as a Domestic Guest Student to spend a term at Penn
• Penn graduate students can enroll in writing-focused MLA courses as electives

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CRWR 1010 The Craft of Creative Writing

The Craft of Creative Writing is designed for students who are new to creative writing or who would like to return to the fundamentals of craft. Through frequent writing assignments, assigned readings and collaborative discussions, students familiarize themselves with a variety of styles and approaches, exploring a range of literary genres including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, memoir and journalistic prose. Students are expected to hone their skills in creative practice, to revise and take risks with their work and to cultivate their habits of close reading and peer feedback.

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CRWR 1600 Modern and Contemporary US Poetry

In this fast-paced introductory course, students read and discuss a wide range of modern and contemporary American poets, beginning with Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman and ending with 21st-century avant-garde poets like Tracie Morris. Questions central to this course include "How does experimental poetry help us understand the transition between modernism and postmodernism?" and "What is the relationship between experimental poetry and experimental teaching?" The poems and poets we study challenge students to read critically and think differently about what a poem is, about what art can be and about what poetry can teach us about reading, writing and learning. Students do not need to have any prior knowledge of poetry or poetics. The course operates primarily as a discussion. Rather than attending lectures, students participate in web-based discussions of the poems, accessible in text, audio and video formats. Requirements include active participation in the online discussion forums, in addition to five short papers, quizzes, creative exercises and a comprehensive final examination.

Also Offered As: ENLT 1600

CRWR 2010 Poetry Workshop

Poetry Workshop is a course for students who are new to poetry or who would like to return to the fundamentals of poetry. This workshop uses frequent writing assignments, assigned readings and collaborative workshop discussions to explore various elements of poetic craft, including imagery, metaphor, line, stanza, music, rhythm, diction, and tone.

CRWR 2400 The Art of Editing

This course takes a critical and practical approach to the art of editing. Is the editor simply a “failed writer,” as T. S. Eliot claimed, or is good editing the key to a writer’s clarity and integrity? In addition to exploring theories and histories of the red pen—including Marianne Moore’s five-decade quest to revise a single poem and the editor who was discovered to have invented Raymond Carver’s distinctive narrative style—we immerse ourselves in the technical aspects of editing, covering such topics as the difference between developmental and line editing, the merits of MLA and Chicago style, proofreading in hard copy and digital environments, and when to wield an em dash. Students gain practical editing experience, learn about a range of different levels of editorial interventions, and investigate the politics of language usage and standards. This course is suitable for aspiring copyeditors or any writer who wants to polish up their grammar and punctuation skills.

CRWR 2500 Writing and Meditation

Writing and Meditation is a course for students interested in intersections between creativity and contemplative practice. No previous experience is necessary. Curiosity and openness to multiple traditions of mindfulness is encouraged. In each module we'll explore a different approach to present awareness and writing. Readings will explore many routes, including attention, movement, stillness, gazing, listening, and dreaming. We'll read sacred and secular texts spanning time and place from the Spanish mystic Téresa of Avila, to contemporary poets such as Zen priest Norman Fischer and luminaries such as Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and Pema Chodron. We'll also explore visionary visual artists such as Hilma af Klimt and musicians including Alice Coltrane and Laraajji. Students will write in response to written and audio prompts, receive peer and instructor feedback on their work, and compile a portfolio of writing created throughout the course.

CRWR 2600 Fiction Workshop

Fiction Workshop is a course for students who are new to fiction writing or who are new to fiction writing or who would like to return to the fundamentals of fiction. This collaborative workshop uses frequent writing assignments, assigned readings and workshop discussions to explore various elements of the craft of fiction, including character, form, description, dialogue, setting, genre, and plot.

CRWR 2800 Narrative Collage

Narrative Collage is designed for students interested in experimenting with different kinds of prose, including memoir and fiction, and is appropriate for any level of experience, from curious beginners to accomplished writers. This course will explore fiction and creative nonfiction using nontraditional techniques including nonlinear segments, multiple voices, found texts, and more. Students will dig into readings from a wide range of sources, from Sei Shōnagon’s 10th-century Pillow Book through contemporary works such as Jenny Offill’s Weather, and will write weekly responses to those readings. Every week, students will produce their own original creative work using a number of narrative collage techniques discussed in class, and will have the opportunity to revise and polish their own writing. Lively peer feedback is required in the form of discussion boards. Additionally, there will be optional live sessions for discussion and sharing creative work.

CRWR 3000 Writing About Place

This multi-genre, collaborative course is devoted to writing of and about place. Students consider place both literally—writing about the city or the landscape, for example—and figuratively—writing that engages thematically and formally with location, with displacement, and with the writing process itself as a form of mapping and belonging.

CRWR 3200 Screenwriting

Students are required to complete and revise the first 30 pages of a feature-length screenplay. In place of introductory lectures on story and cinema, an interactive presentation provides multimedia lectures that include sample text, images, and audio and video clips. In addition to two rounds of individual student feedback sessions, students have one-on-one meetings with the instructor conducted through video, audio, or text chat. The final grade is a cumulative assessment of student performance over the course of the term, factoring in all assignments, participation in discussion threads and progress made in the revision of 30 screenplay pages.

CRWR 3600 Advanced Nonfiction

Students in this course study a range of genres in creative nonfiction, including memoir, personal essay, and journalistic prose. Students use frequent writing assignments, assigned readings, and collaborative peer feedback to explore various elements of prose writing, with an emphasis on voice, description, narrative structure, and approaches to time.

CRWR 3700 Journalism Workshop

This is a course dedicated to the practice of journalistic writing. Students will learn about a range of journalistic genres, which may include interviews, profiles, reportage, features, storytelling, and criticism, as well as a range of journalistic writing tools, which may include exposition, quotation, research methodology, and fact-checking.

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Creative Writing

About the creative writing course block.

The Creative Writing course block at Penn LPS Online offers an innovative, collaborative course of study for those who have always wanted to learn to unlock their creativity. Each 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 innovation. 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 Creative Writing curriculum appeals to students new to creative writing as well as students with writing experience who want to learn new skills. Through a series of courses in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and screenwriting, the Creative Writing course block 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 courses are designed for hands-on, intensive study of the subtleties and power of language.

Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree courses in the Creative Writing course block are offered on an accelerated (8-week) schedule. Courses in the block are largely asynchronous with some optional synchronous sessions to be scheduled by the instructors.

All Penn LPS Online courses offer academic credit.*

Please note: Students completing this course block while enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) degree are awarded a Certificate in Creative Writing upon completion of the degree. If you are enrolled in the BAAS program and don't complete the degree requirements to graduate, you are not eligible to receive this certificate.

*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 Creative Writing course block 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

Meet The Faculty

Julia Bloch

• Faculty Director, Penn LPS Online Certificate in Creative Writing
• Director, Creative Writing Program

• Director, Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing

Laynie Browne

• Poet, prose writer, teacher and editor

Scott Burkhardt

• Lecturer in cinema and media studies

Christy Davids

• Teacher, poet and assistant editor at The Conversant

Lise Funderburg

• Lecturer in creative writing

• 2017-2018 Digital Studies Fellow at Rutgers University-Camden

Dick Polman

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

• Writer, editor, teacher

Zachary Tyler Vickers

• 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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For Penn Alumni and Penn families. To join an Online Book Group , all you need is an email account and a willingness to engage in free and perhaps freewheeling discussion of an interesting book. Groups convene online for a week, ten days, or a month and cover all kinds of writing. Recent discussions have included short stories by Richard Ford, poems by Emily Dickinson, and the films of Alfred Hitchcock.

The Body Electric

The Body Electric is a poetry collective of undergraduate students seeking to foster a love of poetry and writing across The University of Pennsylvania campus. Every Tuesday at 8:00 PM in Room 202, we meet for workshops, in which we peer edit, collaborate, and participate in prompted writing sessions. This year, the Body Electric will begin a zine of club members' work, attend events in the Philadelphia poetry community, and host club field-trips like writing poetry in Clark Park. Our name comes from Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman , whose break from tradition and linking of all life to poetry and beauty inspire us. We accept all poetic forms, from innovative to traditional, spoken word to graphic poetry, and we strive to cultivate an all-embracing spirit. To join, contact Meg Gladieux ( [email protected] ), Sophie Young ( [email protected] ), or Dylan Fritz ( [email protected] ).

Fibre Arts Circle

For avid stitchers and beginners - join us Sundays at 6 in Room 203 starting March 22nd 2020! Feel free to bring a current project or start a new one - some supplies provided. Email [email protected] for more information.

Lacan Study Group

The Philadelphia Lacan Study Group & Seminar has been meeting since 1989. It is an open seminar devoted to the discussion of Lacan's main ideas and their application to broader clinical, social, and cultural issues. It functions by discussions of individual texts and presentations by internationally distinguished guest speakers. The Philadelphia Lacan Study Group aims to foster an atmosphere of collective work by which to advance Lacanian theory and practice. All are welcome. Project Director: Patricia Gherovici ( [email protected] ).

Penn and Pencil Club

A creative writing workshop for Penn and Health Systems Staff. If you're a Penn employee and want to work on your creative writing, contact Luellen Fletcher ( [email protected] ).

A writing group for those who create worlds of fantasy, science fiction and horror. Whether your medium is short story, novel, or screenplay, bring an idea to discuss, pages to read, or a writer's block to smash, in the company of like minded visionaries. Please contact Sara Tindley ( [email protected] ) for details.

Sit & Write

A free, unstructured, drop-in/out creative writing group for those who work best in the presence of others. Please consider bringing headphones if they help you concentrate, something to write with/on, and a shareable snack (all optional). Books of prompts are available to alleviate writer’s block. The group meets most Saturdays, from 12:00-3:00pm. Email Julian at ( [email protected] ) for more details.

Suppose An Eyes

A poetry working group where poets can come to share and discuss their work. Open to all. Contact Pat Green ( [email protected] ).

Transversal

Transversal is a literary translation collective based in the Philadelphia area. Our members bring every possible experience level to the table in 35 languages and counting. If you're interested in the art of bringing art from one language into another, join our focused work sessions, laid-back workshops, and special events by filling out this form: bit.ly/325xi88 .

Virginia Woolf Discussion Group

For Virginia Woolf, the politics is in the writing. With this in mind, our discussions will focus on Woolf's language and how it functions in her texts. Specific works will be chosen by the group after our first meeting. At this meeting we'll discuss her essay-writing practice, and focus on her 1940 essay: "Thoughts on Peace in an Air Raid." This essay - quite relevant to our world today - is available online, or in Virginia Woolf's /The Death of the Moth./ The discussion will range from Michel de Montaigne to the Dixie Chicks.

Group leader Judith Allen holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Delaware. A Virginia Woolf scholar, she has taught at the University of Delaware, Penn State University, and Penn's College of General Studies. She has published articles on the writings of Virginia Woolf and James Joyce, and is currently writing a book on Virginia Woolf and language.

Writers Workshop

For writers, published or working in that direction, interested in sharing their stories while giving and receiving feedback. This is a mixed genre group -- fiction writers, memoirists, creative nonfiction writers and essayists. Writing is submitted via the Internet, but critiqued in person using a traditional writers workshop format with scheduled meetings. We currently meet via Zoom. For more information, please contact Martha Turner ( [email protected] ).

34th Street Poets

For more than ten years, the 34th Street Poets have met weekly to workshop new poems, identifying the strengths in each poem and mapping out possible revisions to improve it. Their work ranges from experimental forms to carefully crafted sonnets. The group is not currently taking new members.

Creative Writing Program Majors & More

6:00pm, Gutmann College House

The Majors and More program is a collaboration between the College of Arts and Sciences and the College Houses. Grab-and-go dinner will be catered by Gutmann College House, and Creative Writing Program representatives will be present to answer your questions about the program.

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In our District, we put students first. Our vision: all Camden students will attend a high quality school where they are valued, challenged, and prepared for college and careers that positively impact their community and the world. High quality schools have a great teacher in every classroom, are housed in safe, clean buildings equipped to meet the needs of 21st century learners, with the support of an efficient and effective Central Office. All this is possible only with the right team members in place, working together with partners and the community to provide all students the academic, social, and emotional supports needed to succeed in school and beyond. Read more here .

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Teacher, Creative Writing .

Across the District, our staff maintain a clear focus on ensuring that every student in the city is enrolled in an excellent school that meets his or her unique needs. The District believes in the power of high expectations and the extraordinary potential of our students.

A teacher in the Camden City School District will serve as a classroom leader who works to provide exceptional instruction that affords all students the opportunity to excel academically and meet grade level standards. The teacher will bring content-specific expertise to their instructional planning and delivery that equips students with the skills necessary to become informed, successful citizens in a global economy. The teacher will collaborate closely with other staff members to ensure that all students receive outstanding support and services. Through this role, the teacher will work relentlessly to increase student achievement levels by consistently setting rigorous academic and behavioral goals for students, monitoring progress towards these goals through data analysis, and adjusting course when necessary. The teacher will work to actively build positive and beneficial relationships with parents, guardians and community members in order to positively impact their students’ academic performance.

Requirements and Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid New Jersey Instructional (Teacher’s) Certificate
• English (1410)
• Elementary (1000) – eligible for MS English ONLY
• Elementary (1001) AND MS English (1106) – eligible for MS English ONLY
• Prior experience teaching low-income students in an urban setting (strongly preferred)
• A valid driver’s license with current insurance and valid vehicle registration
• Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

Role & Responsibilities Major roles and responsibilities include:

• Serving as a classroom leader by providing high quality, differentiated instruction to students
• Setting rigorous academic and behavioral goals for students and investing students in these goals
• Implementing and effectively modifying instruction aligned to the district’s educational goals by focusing on high standards and achievement for all students
• Designing and implementing high-quality, thorough lesson, unit and long-term plans that equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to master daily objectives and grade level standards
• Co-planning with Special Education Teachers when necessary to ensure that the academic and behavioral needs of each student are met
• Continuously tracking student achievement data and using the data to inform instructional planning and delivery
• Preparing, leveraging and delivering constructive feedback to students aimed at improving their academic performance
• Consistently implementing and enforcing rules and consequences in the classroom setting and school-wide
• Providing continuous evaluation of student progress that is consistent with district established goals and policies, and clearly communicating this progress to all necessary stakeholders
• Maintaining, monitoring, and reporting students’ grade and attendance records
• Taking personal responsibility for students’ mastery of academic standards
• Effectively and innovatively incorporating technological resources into classroom lessons
• Committing to continual professional growth that leads students to achieve the greatest learning gains
• Communicating effectively with students, families and colleagues in order to invest all stakeholders in the learning process
• Attending and actively participating in all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings
• Will be required to support projects and initiatives in other divisions and departments throughout CCSD on an as-needed basis

The Teacher may also take on other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal and/or their designee.

An ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate the following and/or have experience with:

• A commitment to the success of all Camden students, specifically to raising the academic achievement of children in high-poverty communities
• An unwavering commitment to ensuring all students leave school with the skills necessary to succeed in life and further education and/or training
• A genuine belief that all students can achieve at high levels when they have access to high quality instruction and resources
• A drive to improve the minds and characters of students inside and outside of school
• A desire to grow professionally and seek out new opportunities to learn
• A demonstrated ability to use data to inform instruction
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Preferred experience implementing co-teaching models
• Exceptional classroom management skills
• An ability to critically assess challenges and identify effective instructional or behavioral solutions that support the success of each individual student
• An ability to successfully differentiate instruction in order to meet the needs of all students, including those who are classified as Special Education or English Language Learners
• Evidence of self-motivation
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• A willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education
• An ability to demonstrate the qualities of flexibility and grit through past experiences

Core Values We are seeking individuals who will exemplify the district’s core values:

• Respect and Humility: We serve our community by recognizing the strengths, experiences, and perspectives of others. We humbly recognize our own limitations and incorporate lessons we gain from our reflective practice.
• Evidence-based: We use evidence to inform decisions and to ensure that we are accountable to our students and families.
• Communication & Collaboration: We communicate openly and work collaboratively, recognizing that getting to the best possible decisions requires input from others. Honest communications build trust and establish a community that assumes best intentions.
• Solutions-oriented: With respect for the complexity of this work and the history that precedes us, we focus on persistence, resourcefulness, and inclusiveness to drive toward solutions.

Additional Information

• Reports To: Principal or a designee appointed by the Principal
• Evaluated By: Principal or a designee appointed by the Principal
• Salary Range: Teacher’s Salary Guide
• Employment Period: Ten-month, tenureable position
• Union Affiliation: Camden Education Associate (CEA)

THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

(Pending availability of funds and Superintendent’s approval)

• Full medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, including spouse, child and family coverage
• Mandatory enrollment in NJ Pension (TPAF)
• Optional pre-tax benefits available, including flexible spending accounts for childcare, healthcare and transportation

Starting Minimum Salary : $54,272 Starting Maximun Salary: $89,972

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Julia Bloch Director, Creative Writing Program CPCW 207

Mingo Reynolds Director of Administration, Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing CPCW 307

Jamie-Lee Josselyn Associate Director for Recruitment, Creative Writing Program Director, Summer Workshop for Young Writers, Kelly Writers House CPCW 206

Christopher Martin IT Support Specialist CPCW 202

OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum number of credits required to earn minor : 18

GPA requirements to earn a minor:  Students graduating with a minor in a CLAS field must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in the courses in the minor field that are credited toward completion of the minor.

Minimum Grade requirements for courses to count toward minor: A “C-” or better is required in all English Minor Courses

Residency Requirement: A minimum of 12 Credit Hours must be completed at the University of Maine

Contact Information:   Gregory Howard, Associate Professor and Director of Creative Writing, 303 Neville Hall, (207) 581-3838,  [email protected]

The Creative Writing minor is designed for students interesting in learning how to write or to improve their own original creative works. The focus of the minor is the workshop. The sequential requirements train minors in a progressive manner: from the basic skills of writing creatively, through the theoretical and aesthetic questions of narratology and poetics, and, finally, in the skill of completing a polished manuscript. The minor provides the opportunity for minors to study both poetry and prose, as well as some literature, creative non-fiction, and special topics in creative writing, such as translation, playwriting, or literary collage.

The minor can only be declared after the completion of Eng 205: Introduction to Creative Writing with a grade of B or better. Please note: 300 and 400-level writing courses require the submission of a manuscript and instructor approval to enroll. Priority is given to English Majors concentrating in creative writing and Creative Writing minors. 

Required 6 credits:

• ENG 205 - An Introduction to Creative Writing Credits: 3
• ENG 222 - Reading Poems Credits: 3
• ENG 170 - Foundations of Literary Analysis Credits: 3

Plus 12 more credits

 Four upper level Creative Writing Workshops (pick four from the following:)

• ENG 307 - Writing Fiction Credits: 3
• ENG 308 - Writing Poetry Credits: 3
• ENG 309 - Writing Creative Nonfiction Credits: 3
• ENG 405 - Topics in Creative Writing Credits: 3
• ENG 407 - Advanced Fiction Writing Credits: 3
• ENG 408 - Advanced Poetry Writing Credits: 3

Note: any 400-level Workshop may be repeated once for credit