CREATIVE WRITING
Program Overview
In MAC’s Creative Writing Department, students will write stories, poems, plays, and personal essays, while developing critical skills through reading and critiquing peers’ work. Additional opportunities include submitting to writing competitions, attending the Miami Book Fair, and, for those interested, writing a novel.
Upperclassmen also explore screenwriting for film and television, gaining proficiency in industry-standard terminology, film history, and script formatting to craft their own original screenplays. The program emphasizes exposure to diverse forms of creative expression, encouraging students to engage with a variety of texts—from poetry and stories to graphic novels, comics, and classic movie scripts—helping them grow as versatile writers.
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ADMISSION
Despite the growth of college creative writing programs, writing departments are rare at the middle and high school level. At MAC, our Creative Writing Department helps students sharpen their skills for success in art, academia, and beyond. Apply now or view requirements to take the first step toward unlocking your child’s potential!
Our Team
Our teachers are dedicated professionals who bring expertise and passion to every lesson, creating an engaging and supportive environment where students can thrive.
Recap At A Glance
MAC Creative Writing 2025: A Year of Words in Motion
The MAC Creative Writing Department’s 2025 recap highlights a year filled with performance, exploration, achievement, and community impact MAC Creative Writing 2025 Recap… From the hauntingly creative “Ghouls Grab the Mic” SLAYS showcase to a rejuvenating Writer’s Retreat in Umatilla, students immersed themselves in poetry, nature, and artistic expression. The department visited the Miami Book Fair to celebrate diverse literary voices, explored marketing and design through creative campaigns, and launched its first Quill & Scroll honor society chapter. The year also spotlighted extraordinary student success — including a National Scholastic Gold Medal winner invited to Carnegie Hall — and meaningful field experiences at Fairchild Tropical Garden that blended STEM with storytelling. This issue captures the spirit of creativity, collaboration, and growth that defines MAC Creative Writing.
Key Achievements
- National Scholastic Gold Medal Winner
- Launch of MAC’s First Quill & Scroll Chapter
- Celebrating Student Voices: SLAYS Poetry Showcase
- National Scholastic Gold Medal Winner
- Writers Connect at the Miami Book Fair
- Inspiration in Nature: Creative Writing Retreat
