The Creative Writing program offers a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Contemporary Letters. The curriculum is structured around intensive workshop groups, historical analysis, and structural narrative execution, offering writers a critical forum to refine their unique voice while preparing for competitive global publishing and multimedia industries.
About The Program
Students entering the Creative Writing program step into a historic tradition of formal experimentation and structural craftsmanship. Working under internationally published novelists, acclaimed essayists, and award-winning poets, you will analyze narrative structures, explore cross-genre experimentation, and master the technical mechanics of pacing, dialogue, and voice.
Nova University is affiliated with prominent literary reviews and independent presses. Program majors benefit from structured mentorship paths, professional manuscript reviews, and local community outreach programs that emphasize storytelling as an essential force for cultural preservation and dynamic social dialogue.
Program Curriculum
Core required workshops and technical seminars structured sequentially across three progressive academic years:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Foundations of Contemporary Prose & Form (WRIT 5101) | 3 Credits |
| The Architecture of Narrative Voice (WRIT 5202) | 3 Credits |
| Poetic Forms & Structural Analytics (WRIT 5303) | 3 Credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Advanced Character Subtext & Dialogue (WRIT 5401) | 3 Credits |
| Literary Journalism & Narrative Nonfiction (WRIT 5502) | 3 Credits |
| Cross-Genre Experimentation Methods (WRIT 5601) | 3 Credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| The Novel Workshop: Structural Milestones (WRIT 6101) | 3 Credits |
| Magical Realism & Hybrid Metaphors (WRIT 6202) | 3 Credits |
| Translation Theory & Cross-Cultural Texts (WRIT 6303) | 3 Credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Scriptwriting for Audio & Screen Performance (WRIT 6401) | 3 Credits |
| Advanced Poetics & Experimental Form (WRIT 6502) | 3 Credits |
| Elective: Digital Media & Interactive Narratives (WRIT 6603) | 3 Credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Advanced Fiction Masterclass (WRIT 7101) | 3 Credits |
| Pedagogy of Creative Expression (WRIT 7202) | 3 Credits |
| MFA Manuscript Practicum & Assembly (WRIT 7303) | 3 Credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Thesis Manuscript Writing & Review (WRIT 7401) | 3 Credits |
| Publishing Industry Business & Agency Models (WRIT 7502) | 3 Credits |
| Professional Portfolio Defense Seminar (WRIT 7601) | 1 Credit |
Student Testimonials
The intensive workshop models at Nova completely transformed how I handle narrative structures. The peer networks and faculty review loops push your stylistic boundaries.
Emma Elizabeth
Published NovelistStudying here allowed me to seamlessly bridge the gap between classical layout strategies and experimental modern poetry. A deeply foundational program for any serious artist.
