This concentration lets you follow your passion for writing fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, plays and scripts. In classes led by publishing writers, surrounded by like-minded classmates, you'll sharpen skills in your favorite genres. Extracurriculars encourage creative growth. We don't ignore the practical side: we know most writers need to prepare for a day job, and our program is designed to help. Alumni include successful novelists, Hollywood writers, and creative writing professors.
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"I chose to attend EIU because it's close to home, I was already familiar with the University due to performing in concerts there throughout middle and high school, and its relative affordability."Brenden CashEnglish with an Emphasis in Creative Writing | Class of 2027
Creative writers experiment at least a little with all the major genres (fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and drama), and they choose one or more of these to focus on. They also learn to read like writers, with an eye toward what they can learn from others' work. Some explore the editing side of creative work; others dive deeper into seeing their work performed or published.
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