Department of
English & Theatre

Bluegrass Writers Studio

The MFA in Creative Writing

One of the most affordable and progressive brief-residency programs in the nation, we are:

. A small and very intimate writing community
. Devoted to your creative and professional success

The MFA in Creative Writing at EKU is an innovative and exciting choice for your studies:

. Online workshops (conducted live, via web conference call)
. One-on-one mentoring programs
. Web-based courses in contemporary literature

Residency programs in Edinburgh, Scotland (Summer) and Lexington, Kentucky (Winter), provide intensive, culturally enriching writing experiences:

. Work with nationally known visiting writers
. Earn a semester's worth of course credit in 2 weeks or less
. Participate in workshops, readings, and author socials
. Network with faculty, visiting writers, and peers