Learn from New York Times Bestselling Author Karen Kingsbury
Liberty University partnered with #1 New York Times bestselling author and Christian novelist Karen Kingsbury to create the Karen Kingsbury Center for Creative Writing.
Karen Kingsbury has contributed her vast wealth of creative writing talent and business savvy to help Liberty University create content for several online courses in programs like our B.S. in English and Writing – Creative Writing and Master of Arts in Professional Writing.
Additionally, students pursuing a bachelor’s degree program can add our Minor in Creative Writing to learn directly from Karen and her experiences.
Courses in Kingsbury’s center provide useful insights into the publishing and professional writing industry. Aspiring writers can benefit from her writing and business tips to help propel them in the right direction towards career success.
With Kingsbury’s guidance and teachings, students will enhance their skills in story development and marketing as well as learn how to publish creative content in written and video platforms.
Karen Kingsbury speaks at convocation.
Program Offered through the Center for Creative Writing
Minor in Creative Writing
Liberty’s online Minor in Creative Writing provides students with the opportunity to study under Karen Kingsbury and learn about the writing process and publishing industry. Our online Minor in Creative Writing will help you learn about important editing, layout, and publishing skills as well as the research and creative writing process. A Minor in Creative Writing is an excellent addition to any of our online bachelor’s degree programs.
Minor in Creative Writing online highlights:
- 100% online
- 15 credit hours
- Added to your bachelor’s degree through free electives
- 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)
Master’s Degree Program with Course Content Provided by Karen Kingsbury
Master of Arts in Professional Writing
It is never too early to start thinking about pursuing an online master’s degree program. Our online master’s degree in professional writing is a practical degree useful for communication professionals. If you want to pursue a career in publishing, professional writing, or teaching writing skills, Karen Kingsbury’s input on the course content within this degree will provide you with specialized, expert training in the publishing and professional writing industry.
If you are looking for a practical alternative to a Master of Arts in English degree, you will find all of the professional skills needed to help you break into the writing industry by pursuing our professional writing master’s degree.
M.A. in Professional Writing online highlights:
- 100% online
- 36 credit hours
- A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable
- 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)
- Optional thesis project
