“There is no ‘right’ way to write a novel… it is always a unique process of discovery,” says Rick Reiken, a professor within Emerson’s Writing, Literature & Publishing department. He is also the author of three books, the most recent … Continued
Have you ever wanted to spend a month immersed in the breathtaking landscapes of Western Ireland, honing your writing skills while a cool breeze blows your hair back and you stare at rolling green hills in the distance? With Emerson’s … Continued
Every November, the literary world, filled with publishers, editors, and authors, celebrates the distinguished National Book Awards. From November 7th through the 13th, the National Book Foundation honors groundbreaking voices that have crafted stories that resonate with readers around the … Continued
If you’re interested in a graduate degree in fiction writing, Emerson’s Creative Writing MFA may be for you. Today we’re interviewing Natalie Lemle ‘24, a current student studying fiction. She’ll share the story of how she came to attend graduate … Continued
If you’re interested in going to graduate school for poetry, Emerson’s Creative Writing MFA may be the program for you. Today we’re interviewing Creative Writing grad student Katie Mihalek ‘24. She’ll share what led her to graduate school, her experience … Continued
If you’ve been looking for the perfect graduate program in writing or publishing, Emerson could be the place for you. Today we’re interviewing Muzhgan Mia Bekdas, an admissions counselor for our three writing and publishing graduate programs. We’ll hear about … Continued
Tochukwu Okafor, current Creative Writing MFA candidate. Photo by Beowulf Sheehan Thinking about going to graduate school for creative writing? Wondering if a Creative Writing MFA is worth the investment? Today we’re featuring Tochukwu Okafor, a current student in Emerson … Continued
Daven McQueen, current MFA candidate in Emerson’s Creative Writing program If you’re looking into Creative Writing MFAs, you’re probably researching the thesis requirements of different programs. Today we’re interviewing Daven McQueen, a current student in Emerson’s Creative Writing MFA program, … Continued
If you’re considering grad school, you’ve likely asked yourself a dozen questions before even deciding whether or not to apply. And yet, even after narrowing down where you want to go and study, applying, and being accepted (congrats!), you probably … Continued
What does life look like post-graduation? We did a Q&A with Creative Writing Alum, Gina Tomaine about her career, life post-graduation, and what to expect as an Emerson Creative Writing Graduate Student. What’s a typical day like for you at … Continued