English - Creative Writing Track, M.A.

The Creative Writing Track within the M.A. in English enables students to develop their craft through interactive workshops and individualized feedback. Our small class sizes allow students to workshop their writing and work with nationally recognized writers and scholars.The Creative Writing Track enables students to develop their craft through interactive workshops and individualized feedback. Our small class sizes allow students to workshop their writing and work with nationally recognized writers and scholars. Students can also experience Aralia Press, a literary fine press at WCU, and take part in the WCU Poetry Conference. All students who choose the Creative Writing Track write a creative thesis---a portfolio of original fiction, creative non-fiction, or poetry that includes a critical section considering the student's literary influences and connections with contemporary literary traditions.