Studying Creative Writing at Weber State

As part of the English program, the creative writing emphasis requires upper-division courses that help you develop skills in poetry, fiction and nonfiction writing.

Creative Writing Highlights

Weber State University’s creative writing program gives you the chance to work closely with a faculty mentor to complete your creative writing portfolio, which will include a range of fiction, non-fiction and poetry from your time at Weber State.

Shauna AV Gunnell

“As a first generation, non-traditional student, the English/Creative Writing program at Weber State opened my heart and mind to new possibilities. Under the guidance of WSU’s dynamic faculty, I honed my craft of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, screenwriting, and more. Their focus on wide reading and integration of multiple genres had a synergistic effect on all my writing endeavors.”

What You’ll LEARN at Weber

Along with obtaining a solid foundation in English, you’ll explore different writing styles and storytelling techniques.

Topics of study include:

  • Poetic writing
  • Novel writing
  • Biographical writing
  • Article writing
  • Short story crafting
  • Critical approaches to literature

What You CAN DO After Weber

After Weber State, you can pursue a career with range of businesses that value written communication skills, or apply to a Master of Arts in English program or other graduate programs.

Specific job titles include:

  • Writer
  • Editor
  • Copy editor
  • Journalist

If you have questions, contact a WSU Career Advisor.