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Imbue your writing with imagination and range.

Craft writing that is distinct and well-developed.

Stories are timeless and eternal. They are touchstones, formed by time and place, which reflect upon the human experience. Creative writing is an asset in all professional fields throughout diverse positions. The ability to craft intriguing, memorable prose remains one of the most enduring forms of human expression. Learn to conceive and develop integral elements of a story, including plotline, characters, symbolism, setting, and atmosphere.

Our Approach to Online Learning

Flexible

Optimize your time with a mode of study that allows you to explore content and complete tasks at your own pace.

Interactive

Our interactive content includes videos from instructors at the University of Chicago as well as materials that enable you to learn through real-world examples.

Personalized

Throughout the program, the teaching assistant will serve as a valuable resource to clarify any questions and provide feedback on your work.

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Meet Your Instructor

Instructor Sarah Terez Rosenblum, MFA

Sarah Terez Rosenblum, MFA

Sarah Terez Rosenblum’s work has appeared in literary magazines such as The Normal School, Prairie Schooner (shortlisted for the publication’s Summer 2020 Creative Nonfiction Prize), Diagram, Brevity, Third Coast, and Carve. In 2022, Rosenblum was shortlisted for StoryQuarterly’s annual fiction contest. She has written for sites that include Salon, The Chicago Sun-Times, The Satirist, and Pop Matters.

Pushcart Prize-nominated, she earned an MFA in Creative Writing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Rosenblum is a creative coach and developmental editor. She also teaches creative writing at Story Studio, where she was voted 2022 Teacher of the Year, and at the University of Chicago Writer’s Studio. Rosenblum’s novel, Herself When She’s Missing, was called “poetic and heartrending” by Booklist. 

Unique Program Features

Live sessions and workshops

Engage in live sessions and workshops that provide the opportunity to pose questions and exchange ideas.

Practical application

Practice specific craft points and explore the drafting process through weekly writing exercises.

Personalized guidance

Receive feedback from your instructors about the development of your writing.

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Learning Outcomes

  • Reveal character through action.
  • Establish setting through characters’ physicality.
  • Write dynamic scenes.
  • Create dialogue that reveals character and furthers plot.
  • Recognize and use imagery and symbolic language.
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After completing the course,
you will be able to:

  • Create a strategy for your organization that makes use of AI to accomplish business goals

  • Build a team for success in an AI world

  • Choose the best areas for early-stage development and understand how to scale AI solutions

  • Earn a certificate of completion from the University of Chicago and become part of the UChicago network

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Course Modules

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This course is designed for:

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Individuals with diverse aspirations, backgrounds, and skills interested in exploring writing in an easily accessible way

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Learners from all walks of life with curiosity and enthusiasm toward writing, communication, literature, and the art of crafting a story

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Experienced writers looking to hone their skills and elevate their expression.

Participant Experiences

“The topic was new to me and I had to read three books to get to my classmates’ level. I have achieved my goal of delving into the AI and ML dimensions. I am now embarking on a longer journey that will involve continuous learning to reach higher goals.”
Albert Casas Associate Founder of Censor Consulting, S.L.
“The topic was new to me and I had to read three books to get to my classmates’ level. I have achieved my goal of delving into the AI and ML dimensions. I am now embarking on a longer journey that will involve continuous learning to reach higher goals.”
Luis Sepúlveda H. Associate Founder of Censor Consulting, S.L.
“Everything I learned helped me to gain a better executive-level strategic overview. I also had the opportunity to share experiences with people from different countries and the data science experts from the University of Chicago.”
Luis Vázquez IT Leader at Fresnillo PLC
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