Alumni Perspective
“I think that is something I learned at Lawrence, or that I came to value at Lawrence. The privilege of intellectual freedom, the privilege to think about the things you want to think about, the privilege to pursue the lines of inquiry you want to pursue. For me, that line of inquiry is simply how to understand the human experience, how to convey human experience, how to bring the past to life in ways that possibly can help us to not repeat the same mistakes.”
Ellen Baker ’97, Novelist
Round Pond, Maine
The Lawrentian
Write, edit, and more with Lawrence's student newspaper, published since 1884.
Creative writing curriculum includes both writing and literature courses.
A Real Retreat
Take part in weekend writing retreats with renowned authors on the shores of Lake Michigan at the Björklunden estate.
Shape your story
Every creative writing major completes an intensive Senior Experience seminar in which they produce a work of original poetry or prose and present it to the public.
Creative Writing Outcomes
The ability to write is prized by many professions, leading creative writing graduates toward careers and advanced degrees in fields like English, journalism, law, marketing, and business.
On Any Given Day...
...discover an array of opportunities that await you at Lawrence University.