Write. Publish. Collaborate.
Master your craft in an environment that’s designed to challenge you as much as it supports you. Dive deep into the study of poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction while developing a breadth of knowledge to experiment across genres. Join a community of like-minded writers, guided by faculty members who are accomplished writers themselves.
Why Hamline?
- Get published: Dozens of alumni and current students have gone on to publish work with both local and national publishing houses, and hundreds have placed work in literary magazines.
- Gain experience: You’ll graduate prepared for a career in literary publishing, with the opportunity to earn internships at Twin Cities presses including Coffee House Press, Graywolf Press, and Milkweed Editions. Students interested in teaching can also study composition theory and pedagogy in preparation for a job as a writing tutor or English professor.
- Edit real work: Our students serve on the editorial boards of Hamline’s literary magazines: Water~Stone Review, Runestone, and rock, paper, scissors.
Request InformationMFA in Creative Writing Overview
| Choose your pace: |
Finish in as few as three years. |
| Start sooner: |
With two starts per year (September and February), you don't have to wait to begin your writing career. |
| Balance work and school: |
With courses just one evening a week, you can start achieving your dream without putting your life on hold. |