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The Creative Writing B.A. Program

The Lilly Lieb Port Creative Writing Program is a highly selective and structured B.A. program that shares features of the College’s arts programs. This major offers motivated, talented, and committed students a dynamic context and community in which to explore all aspects of creative writing.

As an integral part of the program, readings are held each semester by students, faculty, alumni who have published their writing, and professional writers. Editors and other members of the publishing world are also invited to speak and share their expertise with students.

Study Abroad Opportunities
Creative writing majors are encouraged to apply to the College’s summer program in France, where they will participate in an intensive writing workshop, drawing on explorations of the surroundings for material.

Professional writers-in-residence and guest speakers have included:

Benjamin Anastas

Edward Albee

Michael Cunningham

Elyssa East

Ron Egatz

Hettie Jones

Jamaica Kincaid

Sheila Kohler

Tony Kushner

Jhumpa Lahiri

Jeffrey McDaniel

Rick Moody

Marjane Satrapi

Robert Seidman

Art Spiegelman

Craig Morgan Teicher

Cecilia Vicuña

Derek Walcott

Tom Wolfe

Many of these visits have been made possible through the generosity and support of the Royal and Shirley Durst Chair in Literature.