The Concentration in Writing integrates professional and creative writing into a cohesive course of study that emphasizes clarity, creativity, and strategic communication. Drawing on both workshop-based creative practice and scenario-driven professional writing, the concentration helps students develop versatile writing skills applicable across academic, artistic, and workplace settings. Students build expertise in business writing, brand storytelling, audience-centered communication, and literary forms such as fiction, poetry, nonfiction, journalism, and screenwriting. Like a traditional major, the writing concentration is intentionally structured to progress from foundational concepts to advanced applications, allowing students to deepen their skills while tailoring their coursework to personal interests and career goals.
Concentration in Writing
The lifelong learning division of Penn Arts & Sciences
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