BA in English - Creative Writing in Normal United States | Illinois State University

The English major's Creative Writing track boasts a nationally recognized program that champions experimental and blended writing styles while prioritizing theoretical exploration and teaching methodologies. This innovative program nurtures student creativity by offering specialized courses in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or mixed genres. Participants examine diverse literary works while mastering how writers apply theoretical concepts and artistic principles. The curriculum supports writers in honing their craft while deepening their genre knowledge through both creative and academic approaches. It promotes extensive literary reading and includes language studies that strengthen students' command of their essential writing instruments. The program covers various subjects including prose, verse and poetic theory, narrative nonfiction, scriptwriting, long-form fiction, autobiographical writing, literary reportage, feminist literature, storytelling techniques, psychological trauma in literature, digital media applications, African diaspora studies, Black American writing, and avant-garde poetic forms.