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Why Minor in Creative Writing at PBA?
Develop your voice and strengthen your ability to communicate through Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Creative Writing minor. Through coursework in creative writing and literature, students practice their craft while exploring opportunities to write, workshop, publish, and share their work. The minor complements a wide range of majors by strengthening creativity, communication, critical thinking, and storytelling skills that can enhance almost any profession.
- Write & Publish: Develop professional writing skills and pursue opportunities to publish poetry, stories, and essays in literary journals and magazines.
- Creative Community: Connect with fellow writers through LIT Club, workshops, readings, literary events, and other creative experiences.
- Living Waters Review: Submit your creative work to PBA’s annual literature and arts journal or gain editorial and production experience by contributing to the publication.
What You’ll Learn
Students in the Creative Writing minor develop their writing abilities through creative practice, literary study, workshops, and opportunities to share their work.
Students learn to:
- Develop original works of creative writing
- Strengthen storytelling, voice, style, and written expression
- Read and analyze literature from a writer’s perspective
- Revise creative work through feedback and workshop experiences
- Explore professional writing and publication practices
- Communicate ideas creatively and effectively for diverse audiences
Program Details
PBA offers a variety of courses that students can choose from within this minor program. Take a look at what you’ll be learning while working toward your degree.
- Full admission to Palm Beach Atlantic University
- A declared undergraduate major
- Meet applicable academic requirements for enrollment in minor coursework
Creative Writing students benefit from collaborative classrooms, library resources, and creative spaces that support writing, reading, discussion, and workshops. Students also participate in PBA’s literary community through publishing opportunities, student organizations, readings, and creative events.
Creative Writing for Publication
Creative Writing for Publication is a class in which students learn how to write professionally and get published in national magazines and literary journals. PBA students have had their poems, stories, and essays accepted by many prestigious publications, including Dappled Things, El Portal, The Emerson Review, Thin Air Magazine, The Round (an Ivy League publication), Saint Anthony Messenger, The Windhover, and The Rectangle (journal of the Sigma Tau Delta national honor society).
LIT Club
LIT Club is open to all students that love books and writing. Meetings are an eclectic mix of music, free-writing, workshopping, readings, and field trips. Some recent field trips have included LIT in the Pics (at the Norton Museum of Art) and LIT in the Crypt (at Woodlawn Cemetery). Sometimes students just sit on the lovely PBA lawn and write in the sunshine. The vibe is very affirming!
Living Waters Review
Living Waters Review is an annual literature and arts journal, full of the best writing, photography, and artwork by PBA students and alums. All writers and artists are encouraged to submit their work for publication. And for those interested in editing and production, the best students in the English Department are invited to serve as editors for the journal. So be the best!
Student Literature Night
Student Literature Night is an annual extravaganza that celebrates the latest issue of Living Waters Review. Students perform their creative works that were published in the journal, along with guest musicians. The event is wonderfully festive, with much food and fellowship.
The Book Club
The Book Club is an open lecture given each week by a PBA professor about a favorite book. Students are encouraged to attend to learn more about how famous writers have succeeded in their craft. You are not required to read the books presented, and anyone can ask questions and be part of the discussion.
The Sailfish Review
The Sailfish Review is the English Department’s Facebook page. It is formatted to be more like a magazine, giving students the opportunity to write, edit and photograph in a digital format. Sign up today to be on staff!
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Common Major Pairings
A Creative Writing minor complements majors that benefit from strong writing, storytelling, communication, and creative-thinking skills. Common major pairings may include:
Financial Aid
PBA’s robust scholarship program awards over $3 million every year. Invest in your education with scholarships and other financial aid opportunities, which are awarded to 97% of our undergraduate students. Explore the resources below to learn more about tuition, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.
