As members of the Creative Writing Conservatory, students participate in a variety of classes, events, and opportunities—all in the pursuit of sharpening their writing skills.
After completing a set of required classes in the fundamental areas of writing—fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and dramatic writing—students self-select their concentration through a series of required electives. Multiple workshops, literature classes, genre studies, and industry prep classes are offered each semester. In and out of class, the writer’s life is explored through exciting activities, including literary-focused field trips, seasonal play festivals, OC RYSE poetry slam, and the production of the literary magazine Inkblot.