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Humanities

Creative Writing

Craft of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Often offered as concentration within English major.

Core courses

  • Fiction Workshop
  • Poetry Workshop
  • Creative Nonfiction
  • Literary Craft
  • Genre Fiction
  • Forms and Theory
  • Thesis Workshop
  • Senior Reading

Career paths

  • Writing/Editing
  • Publishing
  • MFA Programs
  • Teaching
  • Content Marketing
  • Screenwriting
  • Journalism
  • Graduate School

What to expect

Workshop-based — your writing is critiqued by peers and faculty. Direct careers from creative writing alone are limited; most writers work day jobs.

How Fennie helps

Fennie supports the craft side with [creative writing](/subject/creative-writing) coverage and revision feedback.

FAQ

Is creative writing a 'practical' major?

Less directly than other majors. Pair with editing skills, marketing, or another field for career flexibility.

MFA worth it?

Mainly for teaching and serious literary writing pursuit. Funded MFAs only — don't pay for them.

Can I make a living writing?

Few do exclusively. Most successful authors also teach, edit, or have day jobs while writing.

Get through your Creative Writing coursework with Fennie

Daily Plans adapted to your specific courses — upload syllabi and Fennie does the rest.

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