Wilkes University Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing

Wilkes University Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing Craft. Community. Career. Study creative writing in a mentoring atmosphere at Wilkes. The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing is the M.A.

(30 Credits) plus
18-credit, low-residency program optional continuation of the Master of Arts in Creative Writing. The Master of Fine Arts is a terminal degree in the Creative Writing field. Students interested in the Master of Fine Arts MUST first complete the Wilkes University Master of Arts in Creative Writing. Students in the existing M.A. may apply for admission into the M.F.A. no earlier th

an the last term of the M.A. Graduating with a M.F.A. will require students to revise their M.A. thesis to produce a publishable manuscript, or begin a new project. Additionally, they will produce and present a literary analysis paper, complete a term-long internship in teaching or publishing and submit a final portfolio that chronicles their work in the entire program. In both programs, you will train to be a professional creative writer by examining:
-the personal life of a writer;
-the craft, technique, and analysis of creative writing;
-the art delivery method for one's work. Low-residency means:
You are on the Wilkes University campus for two eight-day residencies per year -- January and June. Both sessions give you the opportunity to share ideas and to interact with your colleagues, faculty, and guest lecturers. Your regular coursework will be conveniently delivered via password-protected website so you can connect with your faculty and classmates from virtually any computer equipped with an Internet connection.

08/05/2026

Look who popped up on my feed today. Wilkes’ very own, Christine Renee Miller!

The newest member of our faculty, Fran Wilde, is writing the third book of the new Star Wars trilogy!
07/27/2026

The newest member of our faculty, Fran Wilde, is writing the third book of the new Star Wars trilogy!

Our 6th annual LitFest begins next week! All events free and open to the public.
06/09/2026

Our 6th annual LitFest begins next week! All events free and open to the public.

This feature showcases the collaborative, community spirit, not only of our program, but of the larger Wilkes family as ...
04/15/2026

This feature showcases the collaborative, community spirit, not only of our program, but of the larger Wilkes family as well. Thank you to alum Vicki Mayk for her wonderful storytelling. And to our alums, Mandy Pennington and Kelly Clisham, and current student Brie Friedman, along with their colleagues, Brad Barry and Ashleigh Crispell and the rest of the design team in our marketing communications department for their vision and creativity. It's wonderful to be able to continue to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the program in the newest issue of the Wilkes magazine.

Cassandra O’Sullivan Sachar MFA ’24 published a nonfiction essay as a high school student in 1996 — and then didn’t publish anything again until she became a student in the Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing.

04/02/2026

Talbot Logan, who will officially become an alum in May, started a podcast (Write@Wilkes)! Tune in to the first episode for a lively conversation between Talbot and program director David Hicks. Future episodes will feature faculty, students and alumni of our program.

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