With creative writing course springing up in so many of our academic institutions in the US, there might be an underlying stream of discouragment, devaluation and discrimination that marginalizes works of literature fashioned outside of convention. As contradictory as it may seem, creative writing often functions visibly as a noteworthy part of academia, but remains invisible as a part of the discipline. While creative writing should be widely accepted as a literary art form that confirms the richness of culture, and establishes a voice that is worthy of an audience, the rigidity within so much of the academic approach often strangles out the voice of cultural expression, greatly reducing the importance of such works of art. Do you think Academia in America has opened a can of worms with their attempts to market creative writing programs? Is the blending of convention and unconvention something attainable within the two worlds?
- Just a writer at the sea…

Where can I find the best online creative writing courses? I live in NYC so which colleges offer the best online creative writing course? If not in a college than where else?
- Angel

Where can I find the best online creative writing courses? I live in NYC so which colleges offer the best online creative writing course? If not in a college than where else?
- Angel

It needs to be an English Literature and Creative writing combined course.

I already know about the UEA.
- French K

I am looking for a job in fashion magazine. I need to improve my writing skill. any recommendations for part-time creative writing or journalism courses?
- Wholewheat

I am looking for a free creative writing course. If anyone knows of any on the net I would greatly appreciate the info.
- Cookie

Anyone have any good ideas for a story they want written? Let it out. I have to write a story about 6 – 10 pages long, and I’m flat dead on ideas. I wasn’t cut out for fiction, as I like to work with research and journalism. I am a freelance writer, so I don’t focus on this a whole lot.

Thanks and let me know what ideas you got.
- hyperion_xl

I have to write a short story for a college level creative writing course. The “short” story has to be at least 4,000 words and can be about anything. I have no idea what to write about and am having really bad writers block. I want to write a story that is interesting and will captivate my readers and will actually have a point. Does anyone have an interesting plot idea? Please let me know. I would really appreciate any help I can get, TY!
- caramel_latte

Is it wise to splash out on a creative writing course?Is it worth it?Or is it better to just do it on my own?
- The Dictator

I saw an advertisement for a local creative writing course, and am interested in doing this as a hobby or just something to try to see how it goes. The thing is, although I get the basic idea of what the course is about, i would like to know some more information about what i’d do on this course.
It’s just an afternoon, once a week thing and i just want to know what kind of things we’d be doing at this course.
helpful answers only thanks!!!
I will ask at the centre soon, but i can’t get there right now so i’m asking you!!!
Thanks!!
- tazzababz