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Frequently Asked Questions about Creative Writing

Creative Writing courses give students a chance to explore their creative potential, to think imaginatively about language, and to practice the many elements of the craft involved in making fiction and poetry. Most CW classes are limited to fifteen students, allowing for individual instruction and small group workshops in class. English majors and English Honours students may find they learn a new perspective on literature when they choose a CW course. That said, all people, whether beginning, emerging, or accomplished writers, can improve their ability to think and write creatively with practice.

Yes. As long as students meet the prerequisite and portfolio requirements, they may apply for any CW course. We encourage students from all faculties to consider CW as an elective. Writers from outside the University of Winnipeg are also encouraged to apply; occasionally, prerequisites may be waived for people with strong portfolios.

The 4-Year BA in Creative Writing is designed to provide a comprehensive, coherent program of study that encompasses both the reading and the writing of literature. It gives students the opportunity to concentrate on their fiction, creative non-fiction, or poetry, in a serious, sustained way; to develop the skills and discipline needed to carry a project through to completion; and to receive regular feedback, both from the instructors and from other writers in the program. The Creative Writing program also gives students the opportunity to prepare for further study in the field (for example, to put together a portfolio for application to a Creative MA program). It's also good preparation for careers in writing, editing, publishing, and other areas in the literary arts. Students who follow the program will earn a 4-Year BA in English with a specialization in Creative Writing marked on their transcript. Several graduates of our program are currently pursuing graduate programs in English or Creative Writing. The careers of our graduates include include magazine ediror; journal publisher; book publisher’s marketing assistant; radio host; stage performer; theatre manager; art curator; multi-media artist; bookstore event staff; technical writer; journalist; and cultural centre director. Many are published poets, novelists, and award-winning authors in a variety of genres.

Yes! The University of Winnipeg publishes juice, a journal of creative writing by and for UW students. Creative Writing students are encouraged to participate in juice by attending the launch (usually held in October), reading the journal, and of course by submitting their poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, or drama for publication. Each year there will also be opportunities to apply to work on the juice editorial team or to volunteer in assisting the team with publicity, event organization, proof-reading, and other tasks. Copies of juice are sold on campus at the Info Booth and the Beyond Words bookstore.

Much of the time, yes. The University of Winnipeg hosts the Carol Shields Writer-in-Residence program, which brings a professional writer into the university each year for a period of time. The writer has an office on campus and is available for consultation to students and writers in the community. The Writer-in-Residence will read and discuss your manuscripts, provide advice about the writing profession, and will usually give a public reading and lecture during the course of his or her tenure. See the Writer-in-Residence link on the sidebar of the English department website, for more information.

There is no special application process for this program. Interested students should consult the Calendar and then a Creative Writing instructor for information and advice, to make sure they are meeting the degree requirements. All University of Winnipeg students declare a degree program when they are admitted. All students are later asked to declare a major before registering for their 36th credit hour of course work (before their sixth course). At that time you can declare your major (English) and the stream (Creative Writing). If you follow the program guidelines, you will earn a BA in English with a specialization in Creative Writing.

For some courses (ENGL 2002/3: The Creative Process and ENGL 2101/3: Introduction to Creative Writing) there is no special application process. Any students who have taken the prerequisite (6 credit hours of first-year English, including 1001 or 1000) may register for those courses if there is room in them. Other Creative Writing courses require the instructor's permission. Students requesting permission should submit a portfolio and a portfolio checklist to the instructor. If you don’t know who the instructor is, consult the English department office. See "About Portfolios" on this website, for submission guidelines. To ensure that instructors can read the portfolios before registration begins, we suggest submitting them in May. But instructors will consider portfolios at any time before the course begins, if space is available, or becomes available.

The following courses fulfill the requirement:

• 3119.3 Canadian Children’s Literatures and Cultures
• 3708.3/6 Canadian Literature and Culture
• 3709.3/6 Topics in Canadian Literature and Culture
• 3717.3/6 Indigenous Literatures and Cultures
• 3719.3 Literature of Manitoba
• 3723.3/6 Topics in Indigenous Texts and Cultures
• 4710.3/6 Canadian Literature and Culture
• 4717.3/6 Indigenous Literatures and Cultures

Note: Credit in the following former courses (no longer offered) may also be used to fulfill the requirement: 3710, 3713, 3714, 3716, 3731.

Also, from time to time certain "Topics" courses in the English department may focus on Canadian and/or Indigenous topics that may make them eligible to fulfill this requirement. Consult an English department advisor to be sure.

Instructors

The following faculty members teach Creative Writing courses. You may contact any one of them for more information on creative writing at the University of Winnipeg.

• Paul DePasquale
• Lindsay Wong
• Ifeoluwa Adeniyi
• Jenny Heijun Wills

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CCWOC’s Winter 2021 Writer-In-Residence, Katherena Vermette.

Bestselling Winnipeg author latest Writer-In-Residence

Centre for creative writing and oral culture welcomes katherena vermette.

Katherena Vermette is the newest Writer-In-Residence at  The Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture  (CCWOC) at the University of Manitoba. Vermette will work with students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the public from January to April 2021.

A long-time affiliate of CCWOC, Katherena Vermette is a Métis writer from Treaty One territory, the heart of the Métis nation, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her first book, North End Love Songs won the Governor General’s Literary Award for Poetry in 2013. Her novel, The Break was a bestseller in Canada and has won multiple awards and nominations. The Break was also the fall 2020 selection in the University of Manitoba Alumni Book Club . She is also the author of a picture book and graphic novel series as well as a co-writer and co-director of a Canadian Screen Award winning short documentary making her residency at CCWOC a benefit to writers of all types.

Vermette is excited to work with the U of M community. “I am delighted to be the CCWOC Writer-In-Residence this term. I am looking forward to connecting with writers, talking about writing and spending good times in some great stories,” said Vermette.

“Katherena has long been a supporter of our work at CCWOC, so it is a special pleasure to have her joining us,” says Warren Cariou, Director. “She is one of Turtle Island’s finest artists in fiction, poetry and graphic novel genres, and therefore brings a multi-vocal approach to the residency. Katherena also brings an extraordinary spirit of generosity and humility to everything she does, and she has a gift for inspiring creativity in others. It is an honour to host her in this online residency.” Cariou encourages aspiring writers to take this opportunity to learn and benefit from Vermette’s advice.

WELCOME EVENT

CCWOC will welcome Katherena Vermette to the University of Manitoba at a virtual event where she will give an inaugural reading. All are welcome. If you would like to attend this free event, email ccwoc [at] umanitoba [dot] ca with your name and telephone number, the Zoom link will be emailed out the day before.

Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.

INDIVIDUAL WRITER CONSULTATIONS

As part of Vermette’s role, she will be available virtually by appointment to writers of all levels from January to April. To consult with Vermette, students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the public are encouraged to contact her by email to arrange a free meeting.

Jan. 21 to April 18, 2021 Thursdays 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

WRITING WORKSHOP

Vermette is hosting a free 6-week multi-genre writing workshop throughout the residency. During this weekly series, she will cover voice and style, world building, writing in different time frames/eras and creating a character. The workshop will run on Wednesday’s February 24 to March 31, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Registration for the online workshop is limited and Vermette is looking forward to mentoring the small group on what each person can learn from other genres. See more information on how to apply for the workshop .

For more information about any of these programs and events, please contact the Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture at ccwoc [at] umanitoba [dot] ca .

Also see CCWOC affiliate Katherena Vermette wins 2013 GG Literary Award for poetry .

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Bachelor of Arts in English Creative Writing at The University of Winnipeg Canada

The specialization in Creative Writing focuses not only on reading and studying works of literary art, but on learning how to create them as well. See the Frequently Asked Questions, above, for more information.

Sample Program This is only one example of one possible path through the program. Students should normally begin with  2102 and 2002 and then take 3101. After that, they may take CW courses in any order.  Paths will differ, depending on students' interests, the number of courses they take each year, and which courses are offered in any given year. Students should consult an advisor before each registration to ensure they are meeting all degree requirements.  For Degree requirements see the Course Calendar.

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Note:-  CBSE – minimum 72% (B2) average in academic subjects (CBSE NOTE:  difference between marks and positional grades must not be greater than 5%, otherwise lowest grade will be used); PSEB – minimum B+ average in academic subjects; AISSC - a minimum average of 75% in academic subjects; other boards – minimum average of 75% in academic subjects.

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Profile: dr. sandy pool, assistant professor, english department, u of w.

Keesha Harewood

September 9, 2021

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As the new assistant professor for the University of Winnipeg’s (U of W) English department, Dr. Sandy Pool has ideas for incorporating her international experience into the creative writing stream.

“I have been working and travelling internationally for the past five years,” Pool says.

Pool began by working in the United States, mainly in Buffalo and Florida, before moving to the United Kingdom. There, she taught in the most prestigious creative writing program in Britain at the University of East Anglia.

In addition to her teaching experience, Pool wrote two books of poetry  Undark: An Oratorio and Exploding Into Night , which was shortlisted for the Governor General’s Literary Awards in 2010.

Pool hopes that, by 2022, her newest written project will be released. It’s a series of personal essays written about her mother.

“They’re focused on the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters, and also queerness,” she says.

“My mother was sick for my entire life, so it’s really about thinking about illness and sickness and how that might affect your relationship with your mother.”

Alongside her excitement with her creative projects, Pool is enthusiastic about what she might bring to the U of W’s creative writing program.

Specifically, Pool hopes to incorporate internationality into the program. Her goal is to get more Canadian writers operating in creative spaces that extend beyond our local sector.

“I think my international experience allows me to link international writers and Canadian writers together, so I’m super excited about that,” she says. “It would be really fun to see what comes out of those new collaborations.”

What is something you’ve learned from your students? “To stay current, and I think my students keep me current.”

What was your worst grade in university? “Oh! Uh, F.”

If you could have any superpower, what would it be? “I’m so anxious about the climate emergency, I really am, especially with the forest fires. I feel like my superpower would be ... being able to improve the environment dramatically.”

What do you think creative writing has the ability to do to effect change?

“I’m one of those writers and professors who deeply, deeply believes that creative writing can save your life. It has certainly saved mine thousands of times over.”

Published in Volume 76, Number 1 of The Uniter (September 9, 2021)

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48 Best universities for Creative Writing in Canada

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in Canada ranked based on their research performance in Creative Writing. A graph of 246K citations received by 19.8K academic papers made by 48 universities in Canada was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.

1. University of Toronto

For Creative Writing

2. University of British Columbia

3. University of Alberta

4. McGill University

5. York University

6. University of Calgary

7. University of Victoria

8. Simon Fraser University

9. Western University

10. Queen's University

11. University of Ottawa

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Bachelor of Arts in English Creative Writing The University of Winnipeg, Canada

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The specialization in Creative Writing focuses not only on reading and studying works of literary art, but on learning how to create them as well. See the Frequently Asked Questions, above, for more information.

Sample Program This is only one example of one possible path through the program. Students should normally begin with  2102 and 2002 and then take 3101. After that, they may take CW courses in any order.  Paths will differ, depending on students' interests, the number of courses they take each year, and which courses are offered in any given year. Students should consult an advisor before each registration to ensure they are meeting all degree requirements.  For Degree requirements see the Course Calendar.

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The University of Winnipeg offers International Special Entrance Scholarships to new international students entering studies at the UWinnipeg in the 2023-24 academic year following graduation from a high school outside of Canada. We will offer these scholarships automatically during the regular admissions application process; a separate scholarship application is not required. For more information, visit our Entrance Awards webpage.

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• Must have the equivalent of a Canadian 80% grade average, based on Grade 12 academic courses used for admission. UWinnipeg International Credential Evaluators will complete grade conversions.
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Calling all writers! All levels of experience welcome. All I'm looking for is people who share a passion for creative writing. Come together and talk about how you get your ideas, your creative process, maybe bring a sample of what you are working on so we can encourage and inspire our creative juices. Also a place for creatives in general.

As a writer and musician, I'm always eager to meet others who share the same passions. The plan would be to meet at bars, coffee shops, and other places, and have a round table discussion to share ideas. Possibly themes/topics of the week, or just going with the flow and whatever people want to bring to the table! :) This group is LGBTQ+ positive, and welcome to all.

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Writer's Club: May 2024 Meetup! 60 Osborne Street North!

7-9 PM Looking forward to another in person meeting for the Spring. Since everyone enjoyed the picture prompt, we will do another!

Bring short pieces of your writing if you want for light critique/encouragement (optional), and we will have activities to do, discussions on writing, and a free writing period for people who feel inspired by a like-minded group setting for their writing. See you there!

General Plan/Agenda: (Not necessarily in exact order) -Introduction/Housekeeping - "Homework" Writing prompt (One and Only)

"Picture Prompt" Write a 500 word (approximately) short story based on the picture above. What happens? Any perspective/world/character as long as it is appropriate to the picture.

We will read what you come up with at the meeting and give extra time for people to write them on the spot if they haven't done so yet. (15 minute time to write exercise/free write)

-On the spot prompts (if there's time) -Discussions about the craft of writing. Please DM me if you have any ideas you want the group to discuss/fun debate.

-Suggestions for next time, end of meeting See you there!

Supplies: Bring your brain, pads and pen, short pieces and samples if you want them critiqued (optional), notes/critiques of posted items on our Google Drive and what you came up with for writing prompt #1.

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Module 1: Introduction to Creative Writing

What is Creative Writing?

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• Types of Creative Writing
• Techniques Used in Creative Writing

Module 2: Challenges for Translation

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Module 3: Composition and Creative Writing

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Module 4: Seven Processes of Creative Writing

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• Sharing Your First Draft
• Evaluating Your Draft
• Revising Your Content
• Publishing Your Final Product

Module 5: Writing Fiction

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• Form and Structure
• Finding Characters
• Basics of Story Making

Module 6: Creative Nonfiction

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• Characteristics of Creative Nonfiction
• Tips for Creative Nonfiction Writing
• Common Literary Nonfiction Subgenres

Module 7: Basics of Writing Poetry

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• Finding Language
• Awakening and Shaping Language
• Playing with Language

Module 8: Performing Writing

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Module 9: Writing in the Academy and Community

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Module 10: Tips to Improve Creative Writing

• Do Not Underestimate the Reader
• Give Your Characters Life
• Utilise Strong Words
• Check Your Commas
• Grab Attention from the Start
• Give the Reader a Satisfactory Ending

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The Creative Writing Training Course is designed for individuals eager to refine their creative writing skills. This course is ideal for aspiring writers, professionals in content creation, and anyone seeking to enhance their storytelling abilities. The following individuals can greatly benefit from attending this course:

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Creative Writing is an art form that enables expression, storytelling, and communication in unique and imaginative ways. Among the Personal Development Courses, this course offers an introduction to the diverse world of creative writing, highlighting its importance in personal expression and professional communication. Understanding and developing creative writing skills can enhance one’s ability to engage and captivate audiences.

Professionals in fields such as marketing, advertising, journalism, and education will find this course particularly beneficial. It’s also ideal for aspiring writers and those in any role requiring narrative skills. Creative writing enhances one’s ability to convey messages compellingly and creatively, making it a valuable skill in many professions.

The Knowledge Academy’s 1-day Creative Writing Training Course is designed to unlock creativity and improve writing skills. The training covers various aspects of creative writing, from character development to plot structuring, providing delegates with the tools to express themselves more effectively through writing.

Course Objectives:

• To explore the fundamentals of Creative Writing
• To develop skills in character creation and development
• To learn the art of crafting engaging narratives and plots
• To enhance descriptive and expressive writing abilities
• To understand various genres and styles in creative writing
• To practice writing with feedback and guidance

Upon completion, delegates will have honed their creative writing skills, enabling them to craft more engaging and imaginative works. They will leave with a deeper understanding of storytelling techniques and the confidence to apply these skills in both personal and professional contexts.

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• MacEwan University, Edmonton
• University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies, Toronto
• BCIT: British Columbia Institute of Technology, Vancouver
• George Brown College, Toronto
• Bow Valley College, Calgary
• NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology), Edmonton
• University of Alberta, Edmonton
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Author Spotlight – Tiffany Prochera

Where Did Your Writing Journey Begin?

Gosh, I have been writing as long as I can remember – poems, songs, stories. There was one Christmas as a child where I regaled family and friends with an illustrated story about how Santa Claus and the elves would be affected by the then-impending Free Trade Agreement.

What Do You Like To Do When You’re Not Writing?

Music is my soul, so I’m often practicing, composing, or recording. I also have fun hosting a weekly radio show, and I have developed a love of the early morning walk in nature.

Are There Any Rituals You Must Perform Before You Can Start Writing?

Not really. I suppose I might have a cup of coffee with me but even that’s not a rule. I just sit and do, whether it’s on the couch, on the patio, or in a coffee shop!

What Has Influenced You Most As A Writer?

I think the desire to inspire and teach is the biggest driver for me. I’m not really concerned with self-expressions or whether people understand me as a individual, but if I can help people understand the world or themselves in some way (hopefully while making them laugh in the process), I’m a happy camper! I can’t say I have any role models, per se, but, come on. Who wouldn’t want to write the next Harry Potter series? 🙂

Do You Have Any Advice For Other Writers?

Just spend time writing. Don’t worry about what actually comes out of you or judge it as good or bad. You can sort things out later on. Try not to censor yourself and just write!

Where Can People Find You Online?

Website: http://www.tiffanyprochera.com

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At the University of Wyoming, we consider prose a full-time commitment. In fact, we are one of the few universities you will find anywhere that devotes its fully funded MFA program entirely to prose. We teach a wide range of courses in fiction, nonfiction, and hybrid forms. We offer award-winning faculty who write novels and story collections, public dialogues and philosophical meditations. We prepare our graduates to release books with prominent commercial and small-press publishers, and to bring their prose passions to writing for scientific communities, for public radio, for political campaigns. We recognize that prose writers need, most of all, time to hone their purpose and cultivate their craft. Accordingly, we provide each student with free tuition, career-enhancing (but never schedule-filling) teaching opportunities, and a generous living stipend. Our flexible degree requirements allow students to tailor their pursuits to their personal interests and career goals, and encourage many students to pursue simultaneous joint degrees in a variety of fields: from American Indian Studies, to English Literature, to Gender and Women's studies, to Environmental and Natural Resources, to Geology.

Our incomparable location beside the Medicine Bow National Forest and the Snowy Mountains allows ample space for focused work, and endless potential to expand one's artistic range through exploration of the stunning wilderness, through structured engagements with nearby writing programs and residency programs, and through informal excursions to Denver. Our students take advantage of summer stipends and numerous travel scholarships to position themselves all around the world, on a wide array of research projects. Our ongoing collaborations with prominent literary agents, with Essay Press, and with the renowned Wyoming Public Radio station provide prose writers with constructive models, with useful contacts, and with practical know-how when it comes to taking your prose public.

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