Creative Writing Draft
EnglishA high school course guide for families
See it for your school: its prerequisites, what it counts toward at your school, and whether it's in your plan.
Why this course?
Creative Writing is where you write your own stories, poems and scripts instead of writing about someone else's. It builds voice, a skill that also shows up in college application essays.
What you'll learn
- Write short stories, poems and personal essays
- Use detail, dialogue and structure on purpose
- Give and take feedback in a writing workshop
- Revise a piece until it's ready to share
You'll do: Writing every week, workshops with classmates, and a final portfolio.
What comes next
Which courses come before and after it, and what it counts toward, depend on each school. Your plan shows your school's.
College majors that build on it
- Creative and professional writing
- Journalism
- Publishing
Careers it informs most
People in these jobs use what this course teaches the most. It's a starting point, not a track.
- Writers and AuthorsWriters and Authors use reading and writing in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- Public Relations ManagersPublic Relations Managers use reading and writing in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- News Analysts, Reporters, and JournalistsNews Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists use reading and writing in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- Proofreaders and Copy MarkersProofreaders and Copy Markers use reading and writing in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- Data Entry KeyersData Entry Keyers use reading and writing in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.