Students from all around campus come together in this minor to flex their creative muscles as they learn more about writing fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and scripts for the stage or screen. In classes led by active publishing writers, surrounded by other students who share their passion, students who choose the minor hone their skills in their preferred genres. Whatever your long-term goals, adding a creative writing minor to your major tells employers you are creative and adaptable.
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"I chose to attend EIU because of the sense of community and togetherness, the smaller class sizes, and the kind, supportive faculty within my department."Jenna TobiasClass of 2026, English (Creative Writing) major
Our program allows students to practice any of the major creative writing genres that interest them: fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and playwriting or script writing. Focused reading and feedback from expert writers help emerging writers stretch their skills.
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