Creative Writing MA

Lancaster University

This programme is founded on a unique quartet – two series of masterclasses and two series of workshops. The masterclasses will focus on Form, Theme & Genre, and enable you to enhance your work through learning from each tutor’s own writing. The workshops will focus on Voice, Process, Shaping & Editing, and enable you to develop your work through having it discussed by your tutors and peers.You will acquire a rich overview of all the traditional genres (poetry, prose, short fiction, drama, scriptwriting) as well as newer forms such as song lyric, graphic novel, fantasy, science fiction, memoir, queer fiction, game writing, writing for young adults, and the lyric or personal essay. Each series of masterclasses and workshops will be overseen by one author-tutor but taught by several – some poets, some novelists, some playwrights. This means that, when submitting work, you will be able to specialise in one particular genre or form. You will get to know those tutors who write your preferred genre or form, and they will be on hand to advise you as you develop your writing, particularly as you move toward creating your final portfolio. The programme will guide you through writing’s many professional dimensions – from redrafting and working with editors through to publishing and promotion. In addition, we will explore how writing flourishes in fields such as museums, film, journalism, new media, podcasting, gaming and fashion.

English Literature and Creative Writing