Extracurriculars for a Career in Author / Novelist

Literature, Philosophy and Culture track offers advanced study in creative and analytical writing at university level.

Program emphasizes analytical writing, deep textual engagement, and critical argument development through writing assignments.

Writing instruction within humanities courses develops creative writing skills and literary analysis abilities.

Students submit original writing across multiple genres including poetry, short fiction, and journalism.

Essay competition develops strong writing skills and research abilities applicable to historical and political writing.

Writing submissions compete nationally with winners receiving recognition, grants, and ongoing support for artistic development.

Students develop poetic expression and creative writing through competition submission.

Direct competition for poetry and prose submissions; winners published in The Adroit Journal.

Literature category explicitly welcomes original creative and philosophical written work.

Essay writing and composition are core to developing the craft of literary expression and argumentation.

Students write original plays and musicals, developing core authorship and narrative craft skills.

Writing contest develops creative composition and narrative skills in environmental and outdoor narratives.

Competition cultivates clear writing style, originality, and ability to engage readers with compelling arguments.

Students write analytical essays on literary texts, developing deep engagement with prose and narrative analysis.

Direct competition for fiction, poetry, and nonfiction writers seeking publication and recognition in literary writing.

Essay writing and composition directly build the core skills of professional authorship.

Direct preparation for publishing poetry and developing craft as a young writer.

Essay writing competition directly develops the craft and argumentation skills central to authorship.

Students develop original dramatic narratives, directly building the craft of playwriting and storytelling.

Develops original essay composition, voice, and advanced writing mechanics judged on a detailed rubric.

Builds creative writing and storytelling abilities through journalism publication and editorial work.

Literature course leads students through great short stories and poems to cultivate moral imagination and deeper reading.

Creative Writing camps teach craft and technique from experienced instructors in a dedicated arts environment.

Students develop fiction and creative writing skills with professional writers in an intensive workshop setting.

Creative writing course provides intensive instruction and feedback in writing craft from experienced instructors.

Students read widely across literary movements and genres, then complete creative writing prompts inspired by course texts and discussions.

Students write completed pieces and receive instruction in craft from published writers across multiple genres.

Students develop creative voice and writing skills directly applicable to fiction and poetry composition.

Writing is a core field of study providing instruction in creative and literary work.

Workshop focuses on poetry, narrative essays, and developing a personal academic voice through intensive writing practice.

Intensive week-long focus on honing writing craft and experimenting with creative writing techniques.

Daily writing workshops across genres directly prepare students for novelistic storytelling and craft.

Students write letters analyzing how literature affected them personally, directly practicing creative composition.

Students focus on fiction, poetry, and creative writing craft directly aligned with novel authorship.

Competition deepens appreciation for literature and develops creative interpretation of language and themes.

Students build craft across fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and literary criticism through close reading and writing practice.

The festival emphasizes artistic writing, performance, and creative expression through original poetry and spoken word.

Students engage deeply with contemporary playwrights' written work and narrative construction.

Students write original short plays confronting gun violence, directly developing playwriting and narrative craft.

Program strengthens creative writing skills and offers publication opportunities in the Octavia Project zine.

The program focuses on developing personal storytelling skills through writing and performing true stories in front of audiences.