# Creative Writing - Minor ![Student working on writing excersises.](/sites/default/files/styles/660x400/public/2026-08/091923_46948_CHSS-Writing-Workshop-Enhanced-NR.jpg?h=926d89e9&itok=yXRaS39-) The Creative Writing minor gives you the opportunity to develop your writing and find your voice while exploring fiction, poetry, drama, creative nonfiction, screenwriting, and memoir. You’ll build your skills through writing workshops, where you’ll experiment with different forms and styles and receive feedback from faculty and fellow writers. As a Creative Writing minor, you’ll choose fiction or poetry as your primary area of focus and progress through beginning, intermediate, and advanced workshops, culminating in a capstone project. You’ll also take workshops in other genres and a literature course related to your area of focus. Whether you’re interested in writing, publishing, media, or simply want to become a stronger and more creative communicator, the minor can complement your studies in a wide range of fields. **Please note:** The Creative Writing concentration in the English BA cannot be combined with a dual degree program or another concentration in English. The Creative Writing minor can be combined with these programs. [See the curriculum](http://catalog.montclair.edu/programs/creative-writing-minor/). Program Format On Campus Total Credits 18 School or College College of Humanities and Social Sciences School for the Humanities Area of Study Arts, Culture & Creative Practice ## Questions? We’re Here to Help. [Department of English](https://inside.montclair.edu/colleges-schools-research/chss/school-humanities/english-department) The English Department is a vibrant community of teachers and students devoted to the study of literature, language, and culture. English majors pursue an engaging course of study that is intellectually rigorous yet flexible and dynamic. - - Telephone [973-655-7031](tel:973-655-7031) - Address Dickson Hall 170 [Creative Writing Program Director: David Galef](/faculty-staff/david-galef) Professor - [Apply to Montclair State University](/apply-montclair-state-university) ## Request Information See where a Montclair education can take you, with personalized details about programs, admissions, financial aid and campus life. [Request Information](/request-info) ### Visit and Connect Tour campus, attend an information session and experience the people, places and possibilities that make Montclair distinctive. - [Explore Visit Opportunities](/admissions-aid/visit-and-tour) ### Apply to Montclair Ready to become a Red Hawk? Find your application, review requirements and take the next step toward your future. - [Apply Now](/apply-montclair-state-university)