Online Minor in Creative Writing Express, Explore, Excel: Discover the Power of Words with Liberty’s Online Creative Writing Minor
15
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the minor total
Strengthen Your Communication Skills with Liberty’s Online Creative Writing Classes
Are you interested in a career as an author, journalist, or editor? Or do you want to work in a completely different field, such as business, medicine, or technology? No matter what your career goals are, the ability to write well can boost your marketability and set you apart from the competition.
Liberty’s online Minor in Creative Writing will pair well with whatever bachelor’s degree you choose. Our writing courses can give you a creative outlet and strengthen your ability to communicate effectively in any setting. You’ll develop vital skills that will make you a valuable asset in the professional workplace, no matter what industry you go into.
Career paths for good writers are endless — and with Liberty’s creative writing minor, you can take advantage of all the exciting opportunities out there! Whether you want to launch a professional writing career or simply hone your communication skills, this minor provides the tools you need to succeed.
Why Choose a Minor in Creative Writing?
Liberty is proud to partner with Karen Kingsbury, a #1 New York Times bestselling author and Christian novelist. Kingsbury has contributed her vast wealth of talent and experience to help Liberty develop its creative writing courses. In our creative writing minor, you can learn directly from this industry expert who can help you gain insight into the world of writing, editing, and publishing.
Learn how to use your writing skills to impact the world for Christ. At Liberty, you’ll receive affordable tuition rates, flexible courses, and a cutting-edge curriculum. We’re committed to Training Champions for Christ — and we’ve designed our courses with this goal in mind. By studying directly under Karen Kingsbury, you can gain valuable knowledge about the business and marketing aspects of the professional writing industry.
This minor is offered 100% online, and the courses have no set login times. That means you can complete your coursework whenever and wherever it’s most convenient for you — even from the comfort of your home! You’ll have the freedom to stay invested in your family, job, and community, without having to relocate to take classes on campus.
What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Creative Writing Minor?
Through our creative writing courses, you will develop practical skills in research, analysis, and argumentation. In addition to honing your writing skills, you can learn to critically evaluate many different visual and verbal texts.
Do you want to write stories that give people hope and encouragement? If so, our inspirational writing class can help! Our courses can equip you to craft poems, short stories, novels, creative nonfiction essays, and more. You’ll learn how to create original works of publishable quality and launch your career as a professional writer.
Good writers do not work alone — they often need to collaborate with others during the editing and publishing process. Our creative writing courses provide ample opportunity for you to collaborate with your classmates as you write, edit, and revise original creative pieces. You’ll also dive into the technical side of creative writing, such as how to use various research and bibliographic methods, how to synthesize multiple sources of data, and how to create effective layouts for your text.
Knowing how to write well can help demonstrate your professionalism and set you apart from other job candidates. Partner with us and prepare to use your gifts and talents to share creative writing pieces with the world.
Course Requirements
- WRIT 201 – Introduction to Creative Writing
- WRIT 303 – Writing Poetry or WRIT 305 – Introduction to Inspirational Writing
- WRIT 304 – Novellas
- WRIT 400 – Editing for Publishing or WRIT 402 – Methods and Materials of Research
- WRIT 490 – Creative Writing Workshop
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
Undergraduate Full Time | $390/Credit |
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Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who service in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
*Not applicable to certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “creative writing” mean?
Creative writing is an artistic, imaginative mode of writing. It differs from more formal types of writing, such as journalism, academic research, and technical literature.
Why is creative writing important?
Creative writing allows you to spread light and hope in the world through the power of stories. By studying creative writing, you can also develop strong communication skills that will serve you well in any career you choose.
How can I learn creative writing?
One great way to perfect your creative writing skills is to take college classes. But you may be wondering, “Are creative writing courses worth it?” There are many reasons you should consider creative writing classes!
They’ll give you the opportunity to study under industry experts, stay on track with your writing goals, and receive feedback on ways to improve your writing. You’ll also learn insider tips for breaking into the professional writing industry and getting your career started.
What do you do in creative writing classes?
Liberty’s writing courses will train you to 1) develop your own pieces of creative writing and 2) analyze and evaluate famous works of literature. That way, you can gain hands-on writing experience and learn more about your craft by studying the greats.
What are the best online creative writing courses?
At Liberty, we offer top-notch creative courses that are well worth the investment. You’ll get to learn from renowned author Karen Kingsbury, who has over 3 decades of professional writing experience. Drawing on what she has learned in her own career, she can offer valuable knowledge and insights that will help set you up for success.
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