Creative Writing Minor
Work with published authors to develop your craft and gain exposure to the world of literary publishing.
Creative Writing students at UNI have the option of pursuing instruction in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Many of our students take the opportunity to volunteer or work an internship at the North American Review, America’s longest-lived literary magazine (founded in 1815 and housed at UNI since 1969). Outside of the classroom, Cedar Falls boasts a vibrant arts and literary community. Here, students attend readings by regional and nationally-known figures, share their work at regular open mics, and volunteer with Inner Weather, UNI’s student literary magazine. Creative writing pairs well with many majors, including English and English-Teaching. Many creative writers also obtain the Certificate in Literary Publishing.
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Get Published
Our students have the chance to publish their work in Inner Weather – UNI’s student-run literary magazine.
Grad School Ready
UNI Languages and Literatures graduates have gone on to succeed in nationally recognized graduate programs.
Making Literary History
Our department is home to the North American Review, which is the oldest literary magazine in the United States.
Find out more about Creative Writing
Contact us directly at:
Department of Languages & Literatures
University of Northern Iowa
1001 Bartlett Hall
Cedar Falls, Iowa
50614-0502
Phone: (319) 273-2821
Email: langlit@uni.edu
Creative and Professional Writers Collaborate on Serial Fiction Project
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Languages and Literatures Features
Final Thursday Reading Series featuring Marc Dickinson
Thu, Sep 26 2024
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Hearst Center for the Arts
A Discussion with Lyz Lenz
Tue, Oct 08 2024
5:00pm - 6:00pm
A discussion with Lyz LenzNew York Times Best-selling author of This American Ex-Wife, Belabored, and Godland.moderated by Northern Iowa Feminists5-6 pm, Tuesday October 8Scholar Space, Rod Library light refreshments to follow Copies of Belabored will be available courtesy of Northern Iowa Feministsto participate in pre-discussion reading, contact feminists@uni.edu Free and open to all. Event sponsored by:Department of ArtHonors ProgramRod LibraryWomen's and Gender StudiesDepartment of Languages & LiteraturesCollege of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences
Final Thursday Reading Series: A Night of Monsters
Thu, Oct 31 2024
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Hearst Center for the Arts, 304 W. Seerley Blvd., CF