SMWC has a long tradition of having creative and interesting faculty to encourage and prepare aspiring writers for a life-long engagement with literary arts. As an aspiring writer, you can take this minor along with a major in virtually any field. English majors interested in literature are often attracted to producing their own creative works. A professional writing major with an emphasis in Journalism, or a major in digital media communication would prepare you to write for either print or digital media. Writers are needed to address every subject, so a major in history, science, theology, psychology, art, theatre, music, education, or even equine studies would combine well with this minor.
Publications exist in every field imaginable.
While studying Creative Writing you are encouraged to become engaged with activities sponsored by the College and the department of English, journalism and languages. Of great interest to creative writers are the College student publications, The Woods and Aurora By serving as writers and editors you can enhance your professional and critical skills while getting hands-on experience in putting news and creative works in print. Aurora, the literary magazine, also publishes artwork and photographs by students. Twice a year, creative writers like yourself have the opportunity to share their own works aloud with other members of the college community at literary readings . Every fall, we have the Harvest Lights Literary Reading and every spring we have Primavera.