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Creative Writing and Publishing

The Creative Writing major gives you hands-on experience in writing, editing and publishing.

You’ll study the fundamentals of creative writing craft, explore your own writing style and learn the tools of the publishing industry. With a choice of electives, you can specialise in writing for youth, writing for the illustrated book, or online publication.

Career opportunities

Author, editor, publisher, educator, professional writer, journalist

Major (8)

For a major in Creative Writing and Publishing, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN116 Biomechanics II
CMN117 Playing with Words : an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
CMN246 Playing with Genre
CMN247 Writing for Young Adults
CMN260 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN266 Writing the Short Story

PLUS select 2 courses from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN213 Writing Poetry
CMN320 Editing for the Communications Professional
EGL201 Creative Writing and Editing for Publication
EGL285 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction

Minor (4)

For a minor in Creative Writing and Publishing, students must successfully complete 4 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN116 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature
CMN117 Playing with Words : an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
CMN247 Playing with Genre
CMN260 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book