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Writing Programs and Writing CoursesThe Creative Writing Program in the Department of English offers courses in fiction and verse writing, and occasionally courses in screenwriting and playwriting. The Department of English offers courses in expository writing. Beyond English Department programs, writing courses can be found in other departments and programs at UW or the UW Extension/Educational Outreach in these areas as well as in such forms as journalism, technical writing, playwriting, screenwriting, commercial fiction, and writing for children. Programs are also available through non UW programs.
This page provides information on degree and certificate programs in writing and on writing courses.(Click here to jump to information on writing courses.)
Please note that links to departments, offices, schools, and programs other than the Department of English will open a new browser window.
Beyond UW and local programs, you may also wish to consult the Association
of Writers and Writing Programs or Poets and
Writers online for information and resources that are both local and national.
Degree ProgramsMaster of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Bachelor of Arts in English with a Writing Emphasis
Master of Science in Technical Communication--Day Program
Master of Science in Technical Communication--Evening Program
Bachelor of Science in Technical Communication
Master
of Arts in Communications, or Master in Communications
Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Journalism Program
Certificate ProgramsTechnical Writing and Editing certificate program in through the Department of Technical Communication
Technical Writing and Editing certificate program through UW Educational Outreach
Editing certificate
program through UW Educational Outreach - UW Extension
The Writer's Programs are certificate programs through UW Educational Outreach - UW Extension in Literary Fiction, Memoir, Nonfiction, Poetry, Popular Fiction, Romance Writing and Writing for Children. There are also advanced programs (requiring completion of the first year program or equivalent experience) in Literary Fiction and Popular Fiction.
Screenwriting certificate program through UW Educational Outreach - UW Extension
Literary
Fiction certificate
program through UW Educational Outreach - UW Extension
Popular
Fiction certificate program through the UW Educational Outreach
- UW Extension
Memoir
Writing certificate program through the UW Educational Outreach
- UW Extension
Writing
for Children certificate program through the UW Educational Outreach
- UW Extension
Non
Fiction Writing certificate program through the UW Educational Outreach
- UW Extension
Writing CoursesThis is a list of writing courses at the University of Washington and in the local community.
This list is by no means exhaustive of all sources of writing instruction in the Seattle area.
ENGL 284, and 384 (beginning and intermediate short story writing) are offered every quarter, and ENGL 484 (advanced short story writing) is offered most quarters, to UW students. Registration is restricted to English majors during the first registration period during autumn, winter, and spring quarters, so it can be extremely difficult for non majors to access these courses. Upper division (400-level) courses are restricted to English: Creative Writing Option students only; this is a competitive-admission track within the undergraduate English major.
UW students who are not English majors may register for these
courses during Period
II
Registration
(which
begins
about
five weeks
later
than Period
I)
on a space-available basis. These courses can be taken by non UW students only on
a space available basis, and pre-registration is not allowed (except during
summer quarter). Click here to
find out about taking courses as a non matriculated student. It is extremely difficult
for non UW students to obtain space in these classes during the academic
year due to their popularity among matriculated UW students. Non matriculated
students
can sometimes obtain entry into these classes during summer quarter.
ENGL 284 (beginning short story writing) is also offered through UW Online Learning to both UW and non UW students.
The UW Extension offers non-credit Certificate
Programs in Literary Fiction, Memoir, Nonfiction, Popular Fiction,
Screenwriting, and Writing for Children. Many courses can be completed either
in a workshop format or through distance learning. These programs are open
to
both UW and
non UW students.
Most of the Washington
State Community Colleges offer courses in creative
and expository writing. The cost for such courses is substantially less than
it would be through the UW, and access to for-credit course enrollment tends
to be much easier to gain.
The English Department's Creative Writing Program sponsors a Summer
in Rome Creative Writing Seminar for UW students and other interested
parties.
The Richard Hugo House (a local non profit literary arts organization) offers writing classes for people of all ages, including programs for school-age children.
The University of Washington's Women's Center offers writing courses on a quarterly basis which are open to both women and men, UW students and non UW students.
The Pacific Northwest Writer's Association has critique groups, a summer conference with intensive workshops for writers and other programs of interest.
The ASUW Experimental College offers writing courses taught by local writers. These courses are open to UW students and non UW students.
Centrum, a non profit center located at Fort Worden in Port Townsend, Washington, offers fiction writing workshops during its annual conference programs, bringing nationally-known writers in for this residency program.
ENGL 283 and 383 (beginning and intermediate verse writing) are offered every quarter, and ENGL 483 (advanced verse writing) is offered most quarters, to UW students. Registration is restricted to English majors during the first registration period for autumn, winter, and spring, so it can be difficult for non majors to access these courses. UW students who are not English majors may register for these courses during Period II Registration (which begins about five weeks later than Period I) on a space-available basis. These courses can be taken by non UW students only on a space available basis, and pre-registration is not allowed (except during summer quarter). Click here to find out about taking courses as a non matriculated student. It is difficult for non UW students to obtain space in these classes during the academic year due to their popularity among matriculated UW students. Non matriculated students can sometimes obtain entry into these classes during summer quarter.
ENGL 283 (beginning verse writing) is also offered through UW Distance Learning to both UW and non UW students.
Most of the Washington
State Community Colleges offer courses in creative and expository writing.
The cost for such courses is substantially less than it would be through
the UW, and access to for-credit course enrollment tends to be much easier
to gain.
The Creative Writing Program sponsors a Summer in Rome Creative Writing Seminar for UW students.
The Richard Hugo House (a local non profit literary arts organization) offers writing classes for people of all ages, including programs for school-age children.
The University of Washington's Women's Center offers writing courses on a quarterly basis which are open to both women and men, UW students and non UW students.
The Pacific Northwest Writer's Association has critique groups, a summer conference with intensive workshops for writers and other programs of interest.
The ASUW Experimental College offers writing courses taught by local writers. These courses are open to UW students and non UW students.
Centrum, a non profit center located at Fort Worden in Port Townsend, Washington, offers poetry writing workshops during its annual conference programs, bringing nationally-known writers in for this residency program.
SPLAB (Northwest Spoken Word Lab) is a non profit sponsor of poetry writing workshops for people of all ages.
ENGL 485, novel writing, is offered to UW students during some quarters.
It is restricted to English: Creative Writing Option undergraduate majors only
during initial registration. Creative Writing is a competitive admission track
within the English major, and, in general, space is not available to those
who have not been formally admitted to this matriculated degree program. Check
the English
Department Quarterly Course Offerings for availability. Students must first
have completed ENGL 383 and 384, and must submit a writing sample. Entry
is by instructor permission.
This course can be taken by non UW students only on a space available
basis, and pre-registration is not allowed. Click here to
find out about taking courses as a non matriculated student. It is very difficult
for non UW students to obtain space in this class due to its popularity among
matriculated UW students.
The UW Extension offers non-credit Certificate
Programs in
Literary Fiction, Memoir, Nonfiction, Popular Fiction, Screenwriting, and Writing
for Children. Many courses can be completed either in a workshop format or
through distance learning. These programs are open to both UW and non UW students.
The ASUW Experimental College offers writing courses taught by local writers. These courses are open to UW students and non UW students.
Centrum, a non profit center located at Fort Worden in Port Townsend, Washington, offers fiction writing workshops during its annual conference programs, bringing nationally-known writers in for this residency program.
ENGL 486 (Playwriting) is offered infrequently, on a somewhat sporadic
basis.
It is restricted to English: Creative Writing Option undergraduate majors only
during initial registration. Creative Writing is a competitive admission track
within the English major, and, in general, space is not available to those
who have not been formally admitted to this matriculated degree program. Check
our Quarterly
Course Descriptions for details as the quarter approaches.
Registration will be restricted to English majors only during the first registration
period during so it will be difficult for non majors to access this course.
UW students who are not English majors may register during Period II Registration
(which begins about five weeks later than Period I) on a space-available
basis. This course can be taken by non UW students only on a space
available basis, and pre-registration is not allowed, so it is likely to
be very difficult for non UW students to take it.
The School of Drama offers DRAMA 441, a course in beginning playwriting. Check the Course Catalog for information about prerequisites.
The Freehold Theatre Lab in Seattle offers quarterly courses in playwriting at various levels taught by local professionals.
The Richard Hugo House offers various courses in writing taught by local writers in a number of genres.
The UW Extension offers a Certificate Program in Screenwriting. Some courses can be taken individually on a space-available basis by students not enrolled in the certificate program. This program is open to both UW and non UW students.
The ASUW Experimental College offers writing courses taught by local writers. These courses are open to UW students and non UW students.
Northwest Film Forum offers
cinema and film workshops on a wide range of topics.
The UW Extension offers a non-credit Certificate Program in Writing For Children. Many courses can be completed either in a workshop format or through distance learning. This program is open to both UW and non UW students.
The Richard Hugo House (a local non profit literary arts organization) offers writing classes for people of all ages, including programs for school-age children.
ENGL 111, 121, 131, 281, 381, 481 (beginning,intermediate,advanced,and
special topics in expository writing) are offered every quarter to UW students
through the UW's Expository
Writing Program. Registration
in the 300- and 400-level courses is restricted to English majors only during
the first registration period, so it can be difficult for non majors to access
these courses. UW students who are not English majors may register for these
courses during Period II Registration (which begins about five weeks later
than Period I) on a space-available basis. These courses can be taken by non
UW students only on a space available basis, and pre-registration is
not allowed. Click here to
find out about taking courses as a non matriculated student. It is difficult
for non UW students to obtain space in these classes during the academic year,
especially the 100-level (freshman) courses, owing to enrollment by matriculated
UW students. Non matriculated students can often more successfully obtain entry
into these classes
during
summer quarter.
ENGL 197, 198, 199 are part of the UW's Interdisciplinary
Writing Program,
linked in 10-credit units with courses across the humanities, social sciences,
and natural sciences. These courses can be taken by non
UW students only on a space available basis, and pre-registration is
not allowed. Click here to
find out about taking courses as a non matriculated student. It is difficult
for non UW students to obtain space in these classes during the academic year
owing to enrollment by matriculated UW students. Non matriculated students
can often
more successfully obtain entry
into these classes during summer quarter.
ENGL 131 and 281 (beginning and intermediate expository writing) are also offered through UW Online Learning to both UW and non UW students.
The UW Extension also offers a non-credit Certificate Program in Nonfiction. Many courses can be completed either in a workshop format or through distance learning. These programs are open to both UW and non UW students.
Most of the Washington
State Community Colleges offer courses in creative and expository writing.
The cost for such courses is substantially less than it would be through
the UW, and access to for-credit course enrollment tends to be much easier
to gain.
The ASUW Experimental College offers writing courses taught by local writers. These courses are open to UW students and non UW students.
The University of Washington's Women's Center offers writing courses on a quarterly basis which are open to both women and men, UW students and non UW students.
Journalism courses are offered by the University of Washington's School of Communications. These courses are generally available only to declared UW Communications majors in the journalism track in the School of Communications.
The UW Extension’s non-credit Certificate Program in Nonfiction addresses journalism and freelance writing. Some courses can be completed either in a workshop format or through distance learning. This program is open to both UW and non UW students.
Technical writing courses are offered by the University of Washington's Department of Technical Communications. Course listings can be found in the Course Catalog. The Department of Technical Communications offers a BS in Technical Communications as well as graduate and certificate programs (see Writing Programs, above).
The UW Extension offers a nine-month, non-credit Certificate Program in Technical Writing and Editing. Some courses can be taken individually on a space-available basis by students not enrolled in the certificate program. This program is open to both UW and non UW students.
The UW Extension offers non-credit Certificate
Programs in Literary Fiction, Memoir, Nonfiction, Popular Fiction, Screenwriting,
and Writing for Children. Many courses can be completed either in a workshop
format or through distance learning. These programs are open to both UW and
non UW students.
Most of the Washington
State Community Colleges offer courses in creative and expository writing.
The cost for such courses is substantially less than it would be through
the UW, and access to for-credit course enrollment tends to be much easier
to gain.
The UW Extension offers a nine-month, non-credit Certificate
Program in Technical Writing and Editing. Some courses can be taken individually
on a space-available basis by students not enrolled in the certificate program.
This program is open to both UW and non UW students.
There is also an Editing
Certificate Program and some free-standing classes (that can be taken without
completing the entire certificate) through UW Educational Outreach - UW Extension.
The Editorial Freelancers
Association also
offers some online
classes (available
to members and non-members).
