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

This specialized program helps students enhance their professional writing abilities for creating various works including nonfiction books, novels, and screenplays. The Master of Professional Writing (MPW) stands as a pioneering U.S. program concentrating on popular fiction and nonfiction, building upon a rich 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 excel as freelance authors across multiple formats - from books and screenplays to magazine features and short stories. Our faculty consists of accomplished published writers who share valuable real-world expertise with students. The MPW program fosters close mentorship between students and faculty members who are actively engaged in writing and publishing novels, nonfiction works, and screenplays, alongside peers pursuing similar creative paths. With a distinguished legacy, the program has nurtured many of America's most celebrated authors, such as western legend Louis L'Amour, mystery master Tony Hillerman, and urban fantasy innovator Jim Butcher. Notable alumni also include Marilyn Harris, Ross Thomas, Carolyn Hart, Harold Keith, Bill Wallace, Jack Bickham, and Curtiss Ann Matlock.