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Creative Writing

Bring your story to life with the help of our courses in areas such as fiction, children’s writing, non-fiction, stage and screenwriting, poetry and memoir writing.

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Create the stories you wish existed

Learn techniques designed to enhance, encourage and enrich your writing in one of our many creative writing courses. Beginner to advanced-level courses available ranging in topics including novel and non-fiction writing, poetry, character development, screenplay and playwriting, writing for children and young adults and memoir writing.
Enroll online or call Student Services at (858) 534-3400.
Questions about our classes or certificates? Contact our department at (858) 534-5760 or
ahl@ucsd.edu.

Creative Writing Information Session
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Creative Writing Information Session

This free information session is for those interested in taking Creative Writing courses or finding out more about our Professional Certificate in Creative Writing.

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Professional Certificate
Creative Writing

Professional Certificate

Learn core creative writing skills and develop your writing in the genre of your choice by focusing on electives in the areas of Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction, Stage & Screenwriting, Children’s Writing, Poetry, and/or The Business of Writing.

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