MFA in Creative Writing in Washington Dc United States | American University

For over three decades, writers have chosen American University to refine their craft and share ideas through Washington D.C.'s exclusive creative writing MFA program. Our graduate workshops offer a challenging yet nurturing space where students examine diverse techniques in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. As an MFA candidate at American, you can focus on one genre or experiment across multiple forms. You'll gain greater insight into your creative process while sharpening your abilities through collaborative learning.

This intensive two-year, 36-credit program combines writing practice with literary journalism, translation, and literature studies to equip students for various professional paths. Create work, exchange critiques, and receive mentorship within a tight-knit community of supportive peers and professors. Our MFA cohort brings together attorneys, military veterans, artists, educators, and corporate professionals united by their dedication to the power of language.