You love language, value imagination, want to emulate your literary idols. You dream of someday seeing your name on the spine of a book. As a Creative Writing major, you can  study poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and playwriting. You will read widely and deeply and consider discrete elements of craft. You will compose your own poems, short stories, and essays, and learn how to formally critique the work of your fellow writers. You will join a robust and supportive literary community, have the chance to edit or contribute to an accomplished student literary magazine, Insanity’s Horse, and interact with some of the country’s most esteemed authors who visit campus as part of the Writers@Drew Reading Series. As working authors themselves, Drew’s Creative Writing faculty offer skills, mentorship, and industry advice that you need to succeed.

EVENTS OF INTEREST TO CREATIVE WRITING EMPHASIS MAJORS

• Writers at Drew
• Drew Poetry’s Society: Participate in spoken-word poetry slams.
• Dodge Poetry Festival: The largest poetry event in North America is mere train stops from campus, and through the English department, Drew students may attend for free.
• Morristown Festival of Books: The event in nearby Morristown brings noted writers together in conversation and the English Department arranges free attendance for students.
• The Drew Club of New York City hosts periodic literary events in the Big Apple. “An Evening of Poetry, Prose, and Holiday Cheer,” for example, featured readings by Drew’s Creative Writing faculty: Patrick Phillips, Courtney Zoffness, Jocelyn Lieu, Jason Schniederman, and Hirsh Sawhney. See photos of the event here.

CAMPUS PUBLICATIONS

• Insanity’s Horse
• Acorn

MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS >