Creative Writing Certificate

Explore, develop, and define your writing abilities and refine your writing skills.

To earn this certificate you must:

• Read carefully, complete and submit the Creative Writing Certificate Agreement before beginning your classes.
• Successfully complete all required and elective courses* within 18 months.
• Maintain a 70% grade average or higher throughout the program.
• Submit the Course Checklist & Certificate Request form to receive your Creative Writing Certificate.*

*Not all electives in this program are listed on Course Checklist & Certificate Request form; spaces are available on the form to write in additional electives.

Core courses:

Grammar Refresher

Beginning Writer's Workshop

Research Methods for Writers

Electives (choose minimum of three):

Writeriffic: Creativity Training for Writers

Advanced Fiction Writing

Mystery Writing

Writing for Children

The Craft of Magazine Writing

Writing Young Adult Fiction

Beginner's Guide to Getting Published

Travel Writing

Write Your Life Story

Introduction to Screenwriting

Romance Writing

Writing the Fantasy Novel

Write and Publish Your Nonfiction Book

How to Make Money from Your Writing

Write Fiction Like a Pro

Introduction to Internet Writing Markets  

Fundamentals of Technical Writing

Publish and Sell Your eBooks

Classes in certificate programs are subject to change. VSU PACE reserves the right to amend our policies regarding the Creative Writing Certificate Program at any time and will contact those participants who may be affected by any policy adjustments.