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Creative Writing

MFA Program

The purpose of the Creative Writing Program at The Ohio State University is to help graduate students develop to the fullest their talents and abilities as writers of poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction, with a hope of eventual publication. Creative writing classes are conducted as workshops or tutorials, with emphasis given to manuscripts written by the students. Use the links below to get started!
  • Graduate Program
    The requirements of the Creative Writing Graduate program.
  • Admission Requirements
    What does it take to become a successful MFA applicant?
  • Courses
    Graduate Creative Writing course offerings.
  • Financial Aid
    Opportunities for students in the Creative Writing program to find funding for their studies.
  • Information on The Journal
    Established in 1973, Ohio State's literary magazine has offered the University's best writing students an opportunity to work as student editors of a magazine with a growing national reputation. Read how to become one if its authors.
  • Deadlines
    Writers must contend with deadlines. Here are a few.
Creative Writing Students.
Creative Writing Students.

Sue Miller Workshop, Winter 2009.
Sue Miller Workshop Winter 2009
Sue Miller (seated) with MFA students (clockwise from left): Alayna DeMartini, Angel Surdin, Annie McGreevy, Raymond Fleischmann, Jenny McKeel, MaryKatherine Ramsey, Samara Rafert, and Ali Salerno
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