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Cultivating the power of individual expression within a vibrant community of writers

It’s here that I fell deeper and deeper in love with writing, and I can say without a shadow of doubt that I met mentors, peers, and friends for life. The generosity with which the Creative Writing Program has shaped me will sustain—it’s truly been life-changing.
Katherine Ho
Peer Advisor, Class of 2023

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Discover your writing prowess and push the imaginative bounds of prose, poetry, and screenwriting with our undergraduate minor.

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An opportunity for promising writers to develop their craft in the company of peers and under the guidance of Stanford faculty.

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Meet the faces of Creative Writing--the faculty, lecturers, staff, and visiting writers who guide and support our students and fellows.

In the Spotlight

Katherine Wolkoff

Remembering Louise Glück

The Nobel laureate, 2003-2004 Poet Laureate of the United States, and former visiting professor at Stanford died last week at 80.

Jemimah Wei

Finding solace in humor at the first Stegner Fellow reading of the year

“It’s okay, you can make a lot of noise if you want!” said poet Joseph Rios as he encouraged the audience of the first Stegner Fellow reading of the 2023-2024 academic year.

New Book Release from Jackson Holbert

Current Lecturer and Stegner Fellow Alumnus, Jackson Holbert, celebrates his debut book release with Winter Stranger. His publication is commemorated by winning the esteemed Max Ritvo Poetry Prize.

Recent News

  • Announcements
Submit the Course Preference Form to be considered for enrollment into Spring 2024 Creative Writing courses.
  • Announcements
Calling all Stanford undergraduate students! Submit an application to be considered for enrollment into Prof. Sze's Spring 2024 course: English 192V.
  • Announcements
The 12th Annual Poetry Into Film Contest is accepting submissions for the best short film inspired by a poem.

Upcoming Events

Date
Wednesday, April 10, 2024. 6:30pm
Location
Humanities Center
424 Santa Teresa Street, Stanford, CA 94305
Levinthal Hall

Please join us for a memorial reading to celebrate the life and poetry of Louise Glück, co-sponsored by the Creative Writing Program…

Date
Wednesday, May 1, 2024. 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Location
Faculty Club
439 Lagunita Drive, Stanford, CA 94305
Cedar Room

The Creative Writing Program is pleased to announce the next event in the Lane Lecture Series: A Reading with Carmen Maria…

Date
Thursday, May 2, 2024. 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location
Margaret Jacks Hall
450 Jane Stanford Way, Building 460, Stanford, CA 94305
Terrace Room (Room 426)

The Creative Writing Program is pleased to announce the next event in the Lane Lecture Series: A Colloquium with Carmen Maria Machado…

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