Master of Professional Writing in Norman United States | University of Oklahoma

This specialized program cultivates and enhances business writing abilities for students pursuing careers in creating: nonfiction works, novels, and screenplays. The Master of Professional Writing (MPW) stands among the pioneering programs of its type in the U.S., concentrating on mainstream fiction and nonfiction. This degree builds upon a long-established tradition within the M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication. For over six decades, the University of Oklahoma's Professional Writing program has equipped students to succeed as independent authors of books, screenplays, magazine features, and short stories across both fiction and nonfiction genres. Our faculty comprises published authors with commercial success, offering valuable real-world expertise and creative insight in their teaching. The distinctive MPW program enables students to collaborate closely with seasoned faculty members who are actively engaged in writing and publishing novels, nonfiction books, and screenplays, alongside like-minded peers pursuing similar creative paths.