Students Faculty & Staff Parents & Family Alumni News & Events Giving About Admissions & Aid Academics Life at Alma Athletics Success after Alma MFA in Creative Writing Picture Yourself Here Our Program Study Options Residencies Admissions & Aid Meet our Faculty Digital Resources In this vibrant program, built on the foundation of Alma’s strong 134-year commitment to the arts, you will gain confidence in your voice and discover how to write and wield your words in ways that may change the world. Writing for the 21st Century The Alma College Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing offers the opportunity to enter an artistic community in which you will read deeply, study and hone your writing craft, and participate in energetic discussions that will help you see your poems, stories, essays, and memoirs in the context of current issues and events. Alma’s vigorous literature-based curriculum will serve you well, both as a writer and a teacher. Your Voice Matters You know you have contributions to make because the question always at the forefront of your work is, “How can I as an artist, as a writer, participate in and influence the important conversations of our times?” At Alma you will find the encouragement to lean into writing what you love and care about most. This program fosters a more expansive way of writing, and of being human. Our focus on relevance will encourage you to persevere and to have your own answer whenever you find yourself asking, “Why am I writing?” You will know your voice matters, and that you have something to say. Your MFA Decision Journal Use this helpful tool, “Your MFA Decision Journal,” to guide your MFA exploration. Request Your Decision Journal Know a writer who would benefit? Refer a Writer The MFA Blog The Traits of a Writer: Do You Have Them? To read the full blog posts, click on the titles above. Request Info Apply Now Meet Our Faculty Dhonielle Clayton Upcoming Events Info Apply Visit Alma College 614 W. Superior St. Alma, Michigan 48801 (989) 463-7111 Contact Us | Maps & Directions News & Events Campus Calendar Newsroom Academic Calendar Policies & Disclosures Helpful Links Offices & Services Employment Emergency Info Editor Login #PlaidWorks Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube