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About the English Writing Program
The Writing Program at the University of Pittsburgh is a large and diverse community of poets, novelists, short story writers, essayists, and journalists interested in traditional forms and emerging media. The work we produce is wide-ranging, ambitious, and provocative, and has been showcased in journals, magazines, and digital publications worldwide.
K. Leroy Irvis Fellowships
The Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences supports underrepresented minority graduate and professional students through the K. Leroy Irvis Fellowship , which is designed to help recruit and retain such students and increase their presence in the professorate. Since the fall of 2014, the Writing Program has nominated one entering-MFA student for this fellowship each year.
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Pitt's Writing Program offers classes in a broad range of creative writing classes every term.
You might also check out the Composition program's certificate or major in Public and Professional Writing . PPW is a great option for people who are looking for ways to write on the job, whether they are looking for jobs in the nonprofit sector, the for-profit world, or government. Many students who have been interested in publishing or editing have found the PPW program a good fit. Competitive internships are available.
Associated Writing Programs (AWP) offers contacts for writing programs and for writers' conferences and centers .
The Electronic Poetry Center offers resources that focus on "digital and contemporary formally innovative poetries, new media writing, and literary programming."
Pitt offers non-credit informal writing classes for adult learners age 50 and higher through the College of General Studies .
Non-credit writing workshops are offered seasonally for a modest cost at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts School.
A free monthly poetry workshop is run by Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange at City Books, 1111 Carson Street, South Side at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month.
NYU has long been recognized as a vibrant center for writing and literature and was named one of the top ten creative writing programs in the country by the Atlantic Monthly . The program offers writing intensives especially for undergraduate writers. Undergraduate writers can learn more about their summer offerings by visiting the website: http://cwp.as.nyu.edu/page/summer . If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact [email protected] or 212-998-7584.
The Workshop is a blog that covers what it's like to pursue an MFA in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. The articles are written by current and past MFA students with their advice and experiences for people interested in pursuing an MFA.
Learn how to become a professional blogger in ten months, using Chris Guillebeau's 279 Days to Overnight Success .
Nurturing Creative Writers
Students who are passionate about creative writing can develop their interests through hands-on workshop classes and literary seminars at Point Park University.
At our Downtown Pittsburgh campus, undergraduates can pursue a Bachelor of Arts in creative writing or a creative writing minor working in a variety of genres including:
- Creative Nonfiction
Courses & Topics
You will receive a well-rounded education through our core curriculum and classes in the creative writing major. Some of the courses in our Bachelor of Arts program include:
- Author: Zadie Smith
- The Brontes
- Haunted America
- Feminist Fairytales
- LGBTQ Literature and Culture
- Mad Science and Literature
- 21st Century Poetry
- Reading Race and Shakespeare
Faculty bring industry experience and expertise to the classroom.
The faculty in the Department of Literary Arts have extensive expertise in a wide range of disciplines including American and British literature, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, linguistics, women's studies, composition, public speaking and more.
- Specializes in creative nonfiction
- Research interests include masculinity studies, Latin American/Latino literature, LGBTQIA studies and American Realism of the 19th Century
- Recent course offerings include James Baldwin, Sport Literature & Culture and Latinx Literature
Hands-On Writing Experience for the Real World
We offers students in our creative writing program rich opportunities for practical experience. In addition to craft-oriented workshops, we host a literary artists club and regularly welcome nationally-known authors to lecture and work with our writing students.
Students in our creative writing major:
- Analyze important works in the genres they study;
- Define the most important elements of genres they study;
- Apply their understanding of creative genres by writing their own creative works;
- Refine their voices as writers; and
- Prepare to pursue an M.F.A. degree or a career in the arts or other profession.
Careers in Creative Writing
With a bachelor's degree in creative writing and English, you will have the option to pursue various career opportunities, such as:
- Communications professional
2022 Literary Arts & Social Justice Career and Internship Summit
In the videos linked below, Point Park students, alumni and faculty share how English, creative writing and social justice programs prepare you for competitive career opportunities:
Student & Alumni Success
Learn about the hands-on experiences our students are gaining and where our graduates have gone on to build their careers.
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- MFA in Creative Writing (Low-Residency)
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Reach your full writing potential with your master’s in creative writing
Join a community of writers from all walks of life on an immersive and personalized educational journey. Our faculty and mentors have uniquely designed a low-residency, personalized program geared toward helping you discover and reach your full writing potential in fiction, creative nonfiction or poetry.
An integral part of the program are four, 11-day residencies, in Pittsburgh and Dublin, Ireland, that create an opportunity for you to engage and interface with fellow students, staff, mentors, and visiting renowned writers.
You will work one-on-one with American and Irish Mentors. With their expert guidance and your skill, you will become the writer you were meant to be.
Quick facts
- Sharpen your writing and storytelling skills in fiction, creative nonfiction, or poetry
- Learn an immersive and supportive community
- Travel to Pittsburgh and Ireland for engaging 11-day residencies with internationally-known writers
Credits Required:
Cost per credit:.
$1,124/credit
Time to degree:
As few as 5 semesters
On campus, some online
Master’s in creative writing curriculum
You will work one-on-one with mentors both virtually and in person as you explore writing genres and engage in four, 11-day residencies in Pittsburgh and Dublin, Ireland. The residencies include workshops, masterclasses, and mentor conferences as well as opportunities to engage with visiting writers and alumni.
In a required practicum, you will work on a writing and reading plan and submit work for critique, review, and collaborative feedback. By the end of the program, you will produce a publishable body of work.
Choose the creative writing specialization that is best for you
Choose the creative writing area that best fits your career goals and personal aspirations. Each specialization provides you with the opportunity to hone the writing and storytelling skills for that area.
Develop your author’s voice and explore your creativity as you learn to write with a fiction focus. Choose from historical fiction, flash fiction, and young adult fiction.
Creative Nonfiction
Explore memoirs, personal essays, short narrative work, and lyric essays as you find the voice and structure that best suits your story.
Understand the theories and treatment skills needed to work with a Explore your creativity, refine your voice, collaborate with other students and work with acclaimed and published poets to develop a publishable body of work.
GEORGIA HERTZ '23
“Writing - like any artform - can be a lonely path to tread, but it doesn't have to be done in isolation. Never have I felt such warmth and compassion from a group of writers as I have from my peers and mentors at Carlow University, both in Pittsburgh and in Dublin. We all delight in our growth as writers and we celebrate each other's successes with love, as if they were our own.”
PHILIP BORDER '22
“Every member of the poetry, fiction and CNF programs all feel like extended family members to me. They are always checking up on me to see what's new with my writing and to keep up on all of my forthcoming publications."
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Tess Barry Program Director, MFA
Aimee Zellers, PhD Associate Professor, Philosophy
Joseph Bathanti Mentor, MFA
Richard Blanco Mentor, MFA
Evelyn Conlon Mentor, MFA
Carlo Gébler Mentor, MFA
Diane Glancy Mentor, MFA
Geeta Kothari Mentor, MFA
Gerry LaFemina Mentor, MFA
Brian Leyden Mentor, MFA
Karin Lin-Greenberg Mentor, MFA
Jean O’Brien Mentor, MFA
Lee Ann Roripaugh Mentor, MFA
Sarah Shotland Assistant Professor, Creative Writing
Judith Vollmer Mentor, MFA
Niall Williams Mentor, MFA
Enda Wyley Mentor, MFA
Contact admissions.
If you are interested in this graduate program, our Admissions team is available to help you with the next steps, including scheduling an on-campus visit or attending an upcoming event .
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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA •
- • Rating 3.69 out of 5 1,441 reviews
Alum: I am alumni of Carnegie Mellon's School of Architecture. Many people don't understand the ethos of the school, but it's a consortium of conservatories for aspiring writers,architects, engineers, painters, industrial designers, computer programmers, etc. Unlike other schools, there's an explicit professional focus. The workload is intense, but the culture is collaborative. If this environment suits your temperament and aspirations, the benefit is tremendous! Our professors used to say, "If you can handle the work here, you'll find your professional life easy." The school motto says it all, "My Heart is in the Work." ... Read 1,441 reviews
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University of Pittsburgh
- • Rating 3.73 out of 5 4,230 reviews
Junior: I love the community of intelligent, creative, unique, and genuine students I am surrounded by at the University of Pittsburgh. The atmosphere is collaborative rather than competitive, and it fosters a true desire to learn. Our course selections are wide and interesting; there are some really niche offerings that anybody would enjoy. For the most part, my professors have been engaging and passionate, however I have had a few here and there who were either poor lecturers or had overly high expectations compared to the lower quality of instruction they provided. I think on-campus housing options could be slightly better, but I had a good experience in my freshman year dorm. Food options have definitely been evolving for the better since the start of my time at Pitt! ... Read 4,230 reviews
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Acceptance rate 64%
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SAT range 1250-1420
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4230 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
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Chatham University
- • Rating 3.62 out of 5 740 reviews
Senior: Chatham University is my transfer school, where I have felt a welcoming by staff, coaches, and students. I look forward to completing my undergrad studies, and continuing with my graduate work. The community in Pittsburgh is rich in culture, and diversity. The accessibility of the faculty, athletic department, and various organizations is impressive! ... Read 740 reviews
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740 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Chatham University is my transfer school, where I have felt a welcoming by staff, coaches, and students. I look forward to completing my undergrad studies, and continuing with my graduate work. The... .
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Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI •
- • Rating 3.55 out of 5 994 reviews
Freshman: Overall, my experience so far with Roger Williams has been really good! There are some things that makes this university really stand out! Roger Williams University's community is extremely friendly! Everyone, the students, staff, professors and more are all friendly and make this university feel safe and helps make you feel like you really do belong there. The professors and staff mostly seem to care about you and your studies and want to make sure that you are successful. That's huge and a great way to feel supported through your college years! Roger Williams University also has tons of Majors, Minors and courses to choose from that best suites you. One of the only not so good things about this university is that it certainly is expensive. ... Read 994 reviews
- grade C+ Overall Niche Grade
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Net price $34,890
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Carlow University
- • Rating 3.58 out of 5 490 reviews
Graduate Student: I’m just starting my journey with Carlow. The outstanding feedback and quick replies to questions has been incredible by all involved. I’m very excited to start the 2.5 year DNS nursing program with Carlow. I am not required to be on campus but I have viewed it online and I am impressed. The program will start with classes, full time courses followed by clinicals. After speaking with one of leading admissions professors about the program, and how interested and welcoming she made me feel, I felt that good feeling in your gut, the ‘meant to be’ kind of feeling. I really hope this journey is a smooth one till the end. I plan on promoting carlow university to anyone I know that is looking to complete their graduate and undergraduate schooling, especially in nursing I had looked at a few schools before stumbling on Carlow, now I’m convinced given the reasonable tuition and program components, I have no doubt that it will Most definitely exceed my expectations as it already has. ... Read 490 reviews
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Acceptance rate 94%
Net price $21,212
SAT range 980-1140
490 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Graduate Student says I’m just starting my journey with Carlow. The outstanding feedback and quick replies to questions has been incredible by all involved. I’m very excited to start the 2.5 year DNS nursing program with... I am not required to be on campus but I have viewed it online and I am impressed. The program will start with classes, full time courses followed by clinicals. After speaking with one of leading admissions professors about the program, and how interested and welcoming she made me... I really hope this journey is a smooth one till the end. I plan on promoting carlow university to anyone I know that is looking to complete their graduate and undergraduate schooling, especially in... I had looked at a few schools before stumbling on Carlow, now I’m convinced given the reasonable tuition and program components, I have no doubt that it will Most definitely exceed my expectations as it already has. .
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Point Park University
- • Rating 3.49 out of 5 998 reviews
Senior: The school is a small private institution with a great conservatory of performing arts program. Other popular programs are business , funeral studies, and criminal justice. It’s not a largely diverse school, but it doesn’t feel like the school doesn’t care about changing that fact. There are many active clubs and proactive people on campus. The school doesn’t have much school spirit, but it has many great people and good teachers (even though the teachers really don’t get paid enough). The school is struggling financially and is trying to work on that while not trying to affect the students too much, so alot if administrative change is currently happening. Overall, it’s not great, but it’s really not bad either. It’s just has alot of potential at the moment to go either way. ... Read 998 reviews
Acceptance rate 70%
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SAT range 970-1180
998 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
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Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA •
- • Rating 3.71 out of 5 909 reviews
Sophomore: Seton Hill University has a lot to offer. There are several places on campus where students can lounge and do homework, eat, or just relax. The professors that I have had so far have been kind, funny, helpful, and encourage you to ask questions if you're unsure what to do. The students have been pleasantly polite. I've met a lot of people already, and it's only my first semester here. I'm a transfer student, and the transfer counselors were wonderful with helping me get set up to enroll for the spring semester. The transition was much smoother than I expected. To top it off, the food is top-notch as well! I am absolutely looking forward to my next couple years here! ... Read 909 reviews
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SAT range 900-1150
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Featured Review: Sophomore says Seton Hill University has a lot to offer. There are several places on campus where students can lounge and do homework, eat, or just relax. The professors that I have had so far have been kind,... .
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University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
- • Rating 3.42 out of 5 378 reviews
Freshman: The University of Pitt-Greensburg has a great Nursing program! With smaller classes, then the big city campus, you get to build relationships with teachers and peers. These relationships help you fully understand a topic you might be struggling with. The campus as a whole is very inclusive and always has an activity you can participate in. ... Read 378 reviews
Acceptance rate 90%
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SAT range 990-1170
378 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.
Featured Review: Freshman says The University of Pitt-Greensburg has a great Nursing program! With smaller classes, then the big city campus, you get to build relationships with teachers and peers. These relationships help you... .
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Concorde Career College - North Hollywood
North Hollywood, CA •
- • Rating 3.96 out of 5 50 reviews
Freshman: The School is amazing. They want to help you succeed. Your not another number to them. They are thrilled to help you grow and they really care about their students. I'm grateful to be a part of the medical Assitant program. They have additional resources to help you with what you need. I am excited to continue my journey at Concorde Career College. ... Read 50 reviews
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Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO •
- • Rating 3.66 out of 5 785 reviews
Sophomore: I like Colorado College, and the block plan and small size really intrigued me into coming here, even though I'm not a native Coloradan. It's definitely a great location if you love the outdoors. Those are the main reasons I chose this school. I quickly learned that I could fit in here! However, from being here for two months, I have noticed some of the struggles the area and the school has, including housing and crime. Many cities have these issues, but CC in the Greater Colorado Springs area has tried to fix them to a degree, but there's clearly still work to be done... Not to be too pessimistic, however, I will say though that I've met many really nice people on CC's campus, especially the students, although I do tend to see the liberal and privileged side of things in a simple classroom environment often. I would say for this school to truly be diverse as they say, CC needs more diverse viewpoints as a whole. For now, CC has an amazing mathematics department, and that's my major. ... Read 785 reviews
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Department of English
Dietrich college of humanities and social sciences, creative writing program, carnegie mellon university houses one of a small number of english departments in the country offering a major in creative writing..
In the Creative Writing program, undergraduate students will develop talents in writing fiction, poetry, screenwriting , and creative nonfiction. While studying with faculty members who are writers, Creative Writing majors will read a wide range of literature and genres, sharpen critical and verbal skills, better explore the resources and potential of imagination, and develop a professional attitude towards writing. The extracurricular writing activities and a variety of writing internships available on and off campus provide valuable experiences for planning both professional and academic futures. After graduation, many Creative Writing majors go on to graduate writing programs and to careers in teaching, publishing, public relations, advertising, TV and film, or freelance writing and editing.
Declare Creative Writing
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Primary major, additional major, creative writing faculty.
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Questions? Reach out to Laura Donaldson, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Programs and Academic Advisor at [email protected]
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Spotlight: Kevin González
Associate professor of english kevin gonzález awarded the whiting creative nonfiction grant..
Associate Professor of English Kevin González has been awarded the 2021 Whiting Creative Nonfiction Grant for his upcoming memoir, Juracán .
This grant from The Whiting Foundation is awarded annually to writers who are completing cultural nonfiction books. González’s memoir focuses on his experiences growing up in Puerto Rico in the ‘80s and ‘90s, then immigrating to the United States.
Read more about Professor González's award.
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The Writing Pittsburgh project is an opportunity for Pittsburgh writers to share their stories about the city with a national audience.
We’re planning a series of books and events that will tell the real story of modern Pittsburgh’s rise to national prominence and provide networking and publishing opportunities for local writers and the area’s literary community.
Pittsburgh has been Creative Nonfiction's home for more than 20 years now, and we're publishing a series of three books about the region over the next five years. Along the way, we'll be hosting numerous events to encourage community involvement. Most important, we're looking for writers to pitch stories, participate in workshops, and gain professional publishing experience through a year-long funded fellowship.
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