Writing is one of the five areas of concentration in the Professional Writing program. The emphasis in this program is on publication. You learn more than how to write effectively. Studies include poetry, short stories, novels and scripts. You will also learn how to market your work.
Students also work at the campus literary magazines and the school newspaper.
You will be expected to publish professionally. You help in these efforts, a magazine of professional quality, Flipside, is published by students. A Creative Writing emphasis at Cal U prepares you for many exciting careers. Effective language skills and writing techniques are practical assets in any field. Moreover, the study of patterns and themes in creative writing will provide insight into the human condition.