Creative Writing, Editing, and Publishing

Write your future.

Your story is just beginning, and the University of Indianapolis can help you write it. From crafting poetry and fiction, to serving as editor in a publishing house, shaping online content, host literary events, and so much more, the Department of English at UIndy provides a supportive environment for students to find their voice. Real-world experiences across the program prepare students for life after graduation, whether they pursue futures as writers or advertisers, or continue education in graduate programs. Students will gain the mastery of language to be an effective communicator and pursue their passions.

  • 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio
  • colleges of distinction: engaged students
  • ranked as a national university by u.s. news and world report

Advantages

  • Real-world experiences to prepare students for life after graduation through experiential learning opportunities
  • Valuable hands-on experience editing and publishing a literary and fine arts magazine and books with Etchings Press
  • Small workshop classes in multiple genres to hone creative writing skills and develop a community with faculty and fellow students
  • Professional development opportunities and career-focused electives in writing, editing, and publishing in print and digital media
  • Opportunities to meet, listen and organize to writers through the student-run Kellogg Writer Series
  • Faculty who have had books published in fiction and poetry, with extensive professional writing experience

Potential Careers

  • Professional writing: Draft grants, web content, technical documents, and more for businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations
  • Publishing and Editing: Help other writers get their work out into the world in digital and print media
  • Creative writing: Publish your own poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, or pursue an MFA in creative writing.
  • Literary arts administration: Work for community arts organizations, literacy outreach and writers series programs.
  • Advertising and marketing: Put your writing and editing skills to work for advertising, public relations, media and marketing departments.

Minors in Creative and Professional Writing & Editing

Pairing a creative writing minor with another degree shows future employers that you have studied the art and craft of writing, and developed your unique voice, which is an increasingly common asset in many career fields. You will hone your craft across genres in workshops, literature classes, and more. Completion of this minor requires a minimum of 18 hours of core requirements and electives.

Pairing a professional writing & editing minor with another degree provides you with a communication skill set that is valuable in any field. The ability to write quality, engaging material is constantly in high demand. Completion of this minor requires a minimum of 18 hours of core requirements and electives.

Curriculum Guides

The general education guide provides a list of all the classes you need in order to fulfill UIndy’s general education requirements. The major guide lists the classes you'll need to take to fulfill your major’s requirements. Be sure to take a look at the guides in order to get a complete picture of what your classes will look like at UIndy.
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