Bring your story to life with the help of our courses in areas such as fiction, children’s writing, non-fiction, stage and screenwriting, poetry and memoir writing.
Learn techniques designed to enhance, encourage and enrich your writing in one of our many creative writing courses. Beginner to advanced-level courses available ranging in topics including novel and non-fiction writing, poetry, character development, screenplay and playwriting, writing for children and young adults and memoir writing. Enroll online or call Student Services at (858) 534-3400. Questions about our classes or certificates? Contact our department at (858) 534-5760 or ahl@ucsd.edu.
Learn core creative writing skills and develop your writing in the genre of your choice by focusing on electives in the areas of Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction, Children’s Writing, Poetry, and/or The Business of Writing.
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