The English Department is the place to learn the craft of writing. We offer Minors in Writing and in Reporting and Documentary Storytelling. Our award-winning faculty offer a wide range of courses focusing on the techniques of writing poetry, prose fiction, long-form journalism, memoir, essays, and scriptwriting for the stage or screen. Our small classes are organized as workshops fostering the discussion and improvement of student work. Some students will go on to fame (like English alumna Eboni Booth, who won a Pulitzer Prize for her Broadway play in 2024), but everyone studying writing learns skills integral to a wide range of professions.
Degree Programs
Student Opportunities
The Gist
The Gist (previously known as Vantage Point) is a literary magazine where art and literature come together. Join their editing team or be a part of their semesterly publications. More about the magazine in the The Gist spotlight or on The Gist on Facebook.
Submit creative work or email your questions to submissions.gist@gmail.com.
The Writers Guild
Join the writers guild, a writing club where students peer-review writing in weekly/bi-weekly meetings. "We are Worldspinners. We are the ones who love to spin story webs. We're creative writers, and we are an SGA approved club who would love to have you join us!" Visit the writer's guild on Facebook to learn more.
The Cynic
The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883 is still making waves in the journalistic field after all these years. More about how you can join the newspaper on their the Cynic website or the Cynic on Facebook. Visit The Vermont Cynic Vermont Cynic e-Edition to stay up to date with breaking news.
Minor in Reporting and Documentary Storytelling
In the Center for Research on Vermont's newest minor in Reporting and Documentary Storytelling, students study the practice and theory of telling socially and culturally engaged stories in print journalism and nonfiction writing, video, image, audio, and mixed media formats.
Internship
Students who pursue an internship during their college education get real world experience ahead of schedule. If you are a junior or senior, consider an internship to pursue your passion in writing. More can be found at Internships in English.
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Need more information?
Contact the English department at English@uvm.edu.