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Top 15 Paid Writing Internships

Writing is a skill that can open many doors for your career, whether you want to work in journalism, marketing, education, or any other field that requires effective communication.

But how do you gain the experience and confidence to land your dream writing job? One of the best ways is to apply for paid writing internships, where you can learn from professionals, get feedback on your work, and earn some money while doing what you love.

In this article, we will introduce you to the top 15 paid writing internships that you can apply for, covering various topics, formats, and industries. Whether you are a student, a recent graduate, or a seasoned writer looking for a new challenge, there is an internship opportunity for you.

#1 American University Sustainability Communications Internship

The Office of Sustainability at American University is a leading institution in environmental education and action, dedicated to implementing the university’s sustainability plan and advancing sustainability initiatives across campus. The internship is based in Washington, DC, and is part of the Sustainability Communications Team that develops and executes a communications strategy to promote sustainability awareness, engagement, and behavior change among students, faculty, staff, and the broader community. Interns will work for approximately 10 hours per week for the duration of the academic year with potential opportunity for continuation and receive $17.50 per hour.

Eligibility: Applicants must be current American University undergraduate students studying marketing, communications, graphic design, or related fields; must have native proficiency in English; must have strong communications, PR, or marketing skills; must have strong writing skills; must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, Mailchimp, and social media platforms; must have passion for social responsibility and environmental sustainability; must have demonstrated record of reliability; must have self-starter ability; must have teamwork skills; and must have an open mind.

#2 The Kentucky Campus Compact Communications Internship

The Kentucky Campus Compact is a statewide coalition of colleges and universities committed to advancing service learning and civic engagement, dedicated to telling its story and promoting its initiatives. The internship is based in Campbell Hall at Northern Kentucky University and is part of the Communications Team that works with KyCC staff and member institutions to create and disseminate various forms of communication and marketing materials. Interns will work for 20 hours per week, flexible depending on the student’s schedule, and receive $13.00 per hour.

Eligibility: Applicants must have project management and leadership skills; must have good computer skills and website content management skills in WordPress; must have basic graphic design skills; must have creativity and initiative; must have the ability to work independently and meet goals and deadlines; must have strong writing skills and good oral communication skills; must have the ability to form strong working relationships with constituents. Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English or Public Relations majors preferred or equivalent marketing or communications experience.

#3 Infinity Marketing Solutions Social Media Internship

Infinity Marketing Solutions is a full-service marketing agency that provides creative and strategic solutions for various clients, dedicated to putting your love of likes, follows, subscribers, comments, and community management to the test. Interns will work with the social media team to take and edit photos, use Adobe Suite or online tools to edit and modify images, monitor changes in social media platforms, meet timelines for regular and assigned deliverables, write creative content that aligns with audience interests, learn best practices for creating press releases, and complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Interns will work for a flexible work schedule and receive  $7.25 per hour.

Eligibility: Applicants must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; must be comfortable in social media platforms; must have excellent writing skills; must have aptitude in the Adobe Creative Suite or knowledge of AP Style as a plus.

#4 UWGLV Communications Internship

United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) is a nonprofit organization that improves lives and community conditions by mobilizing the caring power of the Lehigh Valley, dedicated to supporting the work of UWGLV through writing skills. Interns will work on projects such as website editing and copywriting, updating new website back pages, writing copy for specific pages, and event support. Interns will work for approximately 6 hours per week with flexible start and end dates of approximately January-May, and receive a competitive wage of $10 per hour.

Eligibility : Applicants must have exceptional writing skills (in English); bilingual in Spanish is a plus; must have familiarity with the Lehigh Valley and UWGLV’s work in the community; must demonstrate they are developing new professional skills and would benefit from the opportunity to work and learn in the organization; must be committed to diversity and inclusion.

#5 Agency Habitat Copywriting Internship

Agency Habitat is a next-generation brand agency that provides creative and strategic solutions for various clients, dedicated to recognizing and nurturing young talent with hands-on opportunities to learn and grow. Interns will work with the copywriting team to shadow and learn from multiple departments in the agency, attend brainstorming sessions, kickoff meetings, client reviews, presentations, client status calls, etc., participate in any agency-wide intern projects, and complete other tasks as assigned. Interns will work for a minimum of 20-28 hours per week and receive $12 per hour.

Eligibility: Applicants must have ridiculous drive and work ethic; must have experience writing with a range of styles and tones; must have in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office; must have good command of AP style; and must have positive attitude and teamwork skills. Working toward or having obtained a bachelor’s degree (Marketing, Communications, Advertising/PR, Journalism, English, or related fields) is preferred.

#6 Journalism Internship (Real Change Wilmington)

Real Change Wilmington is a community lead news, events, and resource center in Wilmington, Ohio, dedicated to making a meaningful contribution to the team and the community through journalism. The internship is part of the Journalism Team that works on pitching article ideas, interviewing community leaders, writing articles for the website, posting and scheduling content for social media, and gaining hands-on professional interviewer and multimedia skills. Interns will work for a part-time paid internship ($12.00–$14.00/hr based on experience).

Eligibility : Applicants must be high school or college students who are interested in pursuing a career in journalism; must have proven interest in and passion for journalism; must have desire to be a part of a team that promotes advocacy and support for the community; must have proficiency in word processors; must have initiative to propose story ideas and execute them; must have ability to use multiple resources and analyze documents and notes during research.

#7 Maestro Cares Foundation (MCF) Grant Writer Internship

Maestro Cares Foundation (MCF) is a nonprofit organization that improves the quality of life for orphaned and disadvantaged children in Latin America and the United States, dedicated to seeking and identifying appropriate grantors and writing and submitting grant proposals for new and existing projects and programs. Interns will work on responsibilities such as researching and identifying potential grant funders, writing and editing proposals for grant applications, responding to internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposals, working with the Manager to create a database of potential grants and timelines for the grant writing process, assisting in tracking the grants process by calendaring, and other administrative tasks as needed. Interns will work for a paid internship position that can lead into a permanent position within the organization.

Eligibility : Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in English, communications, creative writing or a related area (master’s degree preferred); must have a minimum of two years’ experience in grant writing; must have excellent knowledge of proposal submission and fundraising process; must have ability to study and understand programs and funding requirements of the organization. Applicants must also be based in Chicago, IL and be able to work in the office.

#8 DriveOhio Communications Internship

DriveOhio is the state’s innovation hub for smart mobility that develops the world’s most advanced smart mobility ecosystem of connected, autonomous, electric, and shared transportation. The internship is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is part of the DriveOhio Communications Team that creates social media, graphic design, digital communication, and public education for emerging tech. Interns will receive a competitive salary and a chance to learn from the best in the industry.

Eligibility: Applicants must be storytellers, creative and engaging, attention to detail, self-starters, and able to balance multiple tasks; and be enrolled in an accredited college or university and are in good academic standing.

#9 City of Fort Wayne Marketing Internship

The City of Fort Wayne is the second-largest city in Indiana and a thriving community with a high quality of life. The internship is based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and is part of the Marketing Team that supports the administrative division with public relations, advertising, grant writing, fundraising, planning, marketing research, customer service, photography, social media, web editing, and design and other marketing related tasks. Interns will receive $15.2336 per hour.

Eligibility: Applicants must have completed or be pursuing college courses and/or training in Marketing, Media Relations, Journalism, English or Communications; have experience with Microsoft Word and Excel or equivalent and experience with statistical packages, the world wide web and social media; have writing skills conducive to writing press releases and compiling various reports; have experience with print and electronic media; and have proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

#10 Brigham and Women’s Hospital Editorial Internship

The Office of Strategic Communication at Brigham and Women’s Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers and a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. The internship is fully remote, and the intern must be located in the New England area. The intern will produce content for a variety of hospital publications, covering the incredible work happening behind the scenes at Brigham and the many inspiring people who perform it.

Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled (at the time of the internship term) in an undergraduate or master’s program, preferably pursuing a degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or a related field; have familiarity with AP Style and news writing formats; Start and end dates are flexible. Interns will work remotely for the duration of this internship. Qualified candidates must have access to a computer/laptop and phone during their internship hours, as well as reliable internet access.

#11 Tidal Vision | Tidal Grow AgriScience Science Communication Internship

Tidal Vision | Tidal Grow AgriScience is a company that creates positive and systemic environmental impact by making biopolymer solutions cost-competitive, more convenient, and better performing than the synthetic chemicals they displace, dedicated to assisting in the mission-driven communications of the company. Interns will work on project work in mission-driven communications, such as developing, reviewing, or researching marketing deliverables across the industries they work, writing and reviewing writing for websites, press releases, and other writing projects. Interns will work for a full-time (40 hr/wk) temporary (8 weeks) internship and receive $24-28 per hour depending on experience.

Eligibility: Applicants must have experience in marketing within the B2B or new technology space; must have professional writing experience; must have technical science knowledge in biology, chemistry, nano-technology, material science, crop science, climate science, polymer science or any other field chitosan is valuable in; must have a broad systems perspective on why green chemistry solutions are pivotal to life on earth and must have effective presentation and presentation building skills.

#12 Lambda Technical Writing Internship

Lambda is a company that provides GPU cloud and on-prem systems for deep learning engineers and researchers, dedicated to creating documentation plans and schedules for product platforms as they are being developed. Interns will work on projects such as preparing individual sections of complex manuals or driving the complete production of conceptual and reference documents for sys admin and developer audiences, researching technical information, and preparing illustrations, diagrams, and charts. Interns will work for a flexible schedule during summer/fall and receive $18-$30 per hour.

Eligibility: Applicants must have the ability to edit and create documentation that is accurate, complete, clear, specific, and concise; must have the ability to explain technical concepts to peers, people from different parts of the organization, and non-technical people; must have solid written and verbal communication skills; and must be self-directed and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

#13 The Minnetonka Schools Communication Department Writing/Social Media Internship

The Minnetonka Schools Communication Department is a unit that provides accurate and timely information to students, families and community members about the school district, dedicated to using digital journalism, creative writing, graphic design or social media management skills to support district communication. Interns will work on job responsibilities such as gathering story ideas, taking/collecting photos and writing/developing feature stories, interviewing teachers, staff, students, and community members, working with staff to generate copy for the district website, social media pages, and print publications, fact-checking, proofreading, formatting and editing copy, and performing other duties as needed. Interns will receive $11.25 per hour.

Eligibility: Applicants must be current Minnetonka High School students; must have excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills; must have a self-starter attitude; must be dependable, mature, and self-directed; must have the ability to work independently on projects while meeting deadlines; and must be comfortable with approaching and interviewing students, teachers, staff and community members.

#14 Xcel Energy Communications Business Internship

Xcel Energy is a leading energy company that provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity and natural gas to millions of customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. The internship is based in Minneapolis, MN, or Denver, CO, and is part of the Communications department that provides web content support for the Intranet, social media, marketing communications, and digital signage. Interns will receive $16.20 per hour.

Eligibility: Applicants must be current students, sophomore status or higher majoring in communications, journalism, public relations, or related degree; have excellent oral and written communication skills; have good interpersonal skills and ability to work on a project team; have good skills in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; and have a minimum 3.2 GPA. Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide writing samples.

#15 Sodexo Marketing Insights Internship

Sodexo is a global leader in food services and facilities management that improves the quality of life of millions of customers in corporate, education, healthcare, senior living, sports and leisure, government and other environments daily. The internship is based in Gaithersburg, MD, and is part of the Central Marketing Team and the Campus segment that support all primary and secondary marketing research activities, including survey development, data analysis and developing presentations of findings and recommendations. Interns will receive a salary ranging from $12.6442 to $23.5337 per hour.

Eligibility: Applicants must be college students studying Communications, Marketing or English as a major; have strong writing and grammar skills with the ability to tell compelling stories to motivate conversion and engagement; be proficient in MS Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); be able to pay attention to detail; and be technically savvy.

Writing internships are a valuable opportunity to improve your writing skills, build your portfolio, and network with potential employers. They can also help you discover your niche and passion as a writer.

In this article, we have presented the top 15 paid writing internships that you can apply for. These internships offer competitive compensation, flexible hours, and mentorship from experienced writers. Good luck with your application and happy writing!

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The Graham Foundation seeks an intern to work closely with the Foundation's staff to support the organization's daily operations. This internship is suited for students in architecture, architecture history and theory, art history, or related fields. An interest in a career at a foundation, nonprofit, or arts and cultural institution is preferred. Internships are intended to expand knowledge of operations at a nonprofit arts and cultural institution, which can include grantmaking, the production of exhibitions and public programs, archiving, and visitor services. Click here for more info. 

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Why you should consider creative writing internships with nonprofits

How do i get into writing with no experience simple, with a creative writing internship..

There’s a catch-22 that must be overcome when starting a career in creative writing: you can’t get a job without a portfolio and you can’t build your portfolio without a job. Alas, depending on what context you wish to work in, internships for writing can be hard to come by. So rare is the creative writing internship, the term seems almost oxymoronic.

The thing to remember is that a way with words is a very transferable skill. Regardless of industry, the ability to construct snappy sentences, clear copy, and persuasive arguments is a valuable asset. This is why a great way to start off is by writing for nonprofits. You can earn your stripes whilst helping to make the world a better place.

In this blog, I’ll run through why Creative Writing Internship with nonprofits are a great option, how to apply, what you’ll do as a writing intern, and how you’ll benefit from it. To put things in context, I’ll be adding a few of my experiences as a creative writing intern with Roots.

(Full disclaimer: my internship was great and I’m a little biased.)

– Text by Tom Rusbridge, images by Anna Lusty

Can You Intern As a Writer?

Yes, there are internship opportunities where you can gain experience as a writer in a number of different capacities. However, in some industries there aren’t many internships for creative writing majors, so they tend to be oversubscribed and highly competitive. This is why it’s worthwhile considering writing for nonprofits.

Within the creative industries (film, publishing, and entertainment), internships are not the norm and difficult to find. Within journalism, there are opportunities to gain work experience, however, often you won’t start as a writer, but work up to it — gradually and painstakingly.

One way to find internships for writing where you immediately start gaining experience as a writer — the best one I found — is through nonprofits. Here, you’re able to see what it’s like to write for a living. What’s more, working as part of small, grassroots organizations, you’ll have the chance to take on assignments you wouldn’t be able to in larger, more corporate environments.

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My creative writing internship.

I found Roots Interns at the end of my degree in Creative Writing and English Literature.

As I approached the job market, wondering where my academic knowledge of poetry and plays would get me, a chance Google search presented an idea I had so far overlooked: writing for nonprofits.

Like many fellow graduates, I had considered journalism, publishing, or academia as the only ways of writing for a living. It was only when discovering Roots and browsing through their programs that I began to think about marketing and the role it could play within a nonprofit context.

Writing with Roots, I’ve learnt how much nonprofits and do-good organizations rely on word of their work being spread. Without far-reaching marketing schemes, people simply wouldn’t know about the vital work being done by these organizations. Ultimately, marketing, awareness drives, and donor outreach, are how these organizations gain support.

For me, interning with Roots was the ideal opportunity to combine my passion for travel and grassroots work whilst learning how my passion for writing could be used to make a living.

How to get an internship in writing for nonprofits

My internship aside, a creative writing degree is by no means necessary to apply for internships for writing with nonprofits.

In fact, there are creative writing internships for highschool students, for studying college students, and for those with no prior experience in writing. Moreover, there are a number of part-time online writing internships, so you can find one that fits around your commitments.

Really, there are so many ways where creative writing can make a difference for nonprofits (from marketing to grant-writing to communications), the best advice is to simply start looking.

Browse through our available Creative Writing Internships

What do you say when asking for an internship.

The exact requirements for each internship can vary quite a bit, so there’s no one size fits all. One thing to keep in mind though, there are people to help with this. With Roots, you’ll have tailored support to help match you with the right organization.

Whatever your level of experience, wherever your interests lie, whichever cause you’d like to contribute to, there are creative writing internships for you to pick from. So when preparing for an application, all you’ll need is an example of your writing skills, a willingness to learn, and ideally a passion for the cause you’ll be writing for.

What does a writing intern do?

Similarly, this can vary depending on your program, but as a rule, your time will be spent researching, writing, editing, and learning the strategy and theory of your chosen field.

My creative writing internship was in SEO content writing, so I wrote copy for websites, blogs, and info guides, whilst learning about the marketing strategy and goals of search engine optimisation. Not only was this a tremendously valuable learning experience, all the work I did could immediately be added to my portfolio.

What’s more, I got to write for a number of Roots’ partner organizations. This meant I got an idea of what it was like to write for different organizations, and a deeper, more varied portfolio.

What does writing for nonprofits look like?

Your internship can take all kinds of forms.

First of all, you can take one on at any age. As mentioned, there are creative writing internships for college students, high school students, creative writing majors, and those just starting off.

Secondly, there are a number of different specializations to choose from. You could be grant-writing, developing impact reports and press releases, or producing copy for online content.

Finally, there are so many incredible destinations to pick from. One of the most exciting aspects of writing for nonprofits is the opportunity to travel. Roots has programs based all across Africa (and soon further afield too) meaning you get to see the world and experience new cultures as you work.

Or, perhaps you’re looking for experience alongside your current commitments. In which case, be sure to look through the selection of online creative writing internships available. These can be completed part or full time, over the course of weeks or months, and all from the comfort of your own home.

How my creative writing internship looked

Since I started my internship from home and traveled out to Cape Town for the last month, I’m in a somewhat unique position where I can comment on both remote and in-person internships.

My online writing internship

The first few months of my internship were relaxed and comfortable, but busy. From the sofa in my living room, I connected with interns and hosting organizations around the world, researched humanitarian causes, eco-conservation projects, social enterprises, and I wrote reams of content.

Despite only connecting online, I was warmly welcomed onto the team and quickly made to feel at home. I was also provided a wealth of learning resources and materials to browse through at my own pace. Best of all, my internship was flexible and adaptable, so I could fit it around my other work commitments and save for my trip.

My in-person writing internship

Since coming to Cape Town, things have kicked up a gear. I’ve spent plenty of time enjoying what Cape Town has to offer (everything from book launches to bungee jumps), but also visited projects, met incredible people, and seen the impact of the work Roots’ partners do.

My writing has progressed too. Having got a handle on my duties as an intern, I’ve been able to take on more varied, challenging assignments and enjoyed more independence in my research and planning.

What creative writing internships with nonprofit organizations are available?

If my internship doesn’t sound like your thing, don’t worry, there are a lot of options. Writing is a big part of raising awareness, and so, raising funds too. As such, there are very few organizations that wouldn’t benefit from a writer’s contributions.

Moreover, Roots has an expansive network of connections and a range of placements that will benefit from your writing skills, and, equally important, where you will receive the support and guidance to grow as a writer.

Here’s a few to give you an idea of the kind of things you can do with creative writing internships:

• NGO Storytelling Internship in South Africa – Use your talent for storytelling to help a community development initiative in a rural but stunning community, Coffee Bay.
• Writing and Communications Internship in Zambia – Support an education-focused nonprofit in Livingstone whilst gaining experience in communications and copywriting.
• Communications Internship for Agroforestry Project in Ghana (Remote) – Produce newsletters, reports, and online content for an eco-sustainability project working across Ghana.
• SEO Content Writing in Tourism in Cape Town – This program (the one I chose) is your chance to work with Roots directly and learn the fundamentals of SEO and digital marketing writing.

What does a creative writing intern learn?

As a writing intern you will develop your research and editing abilities, expand your industry-specific knowledge, and, most crucially, continue to hone your writing skills.

Something that mustn’t be overlooked with creative writing internships is the challenge to write outside of your comfort zone.

Shifting and adapting your style to serve its purpose and employing different voices to fit an organization will naturally improve your writing capability. More precise and colorful words will more readily come to mind. Sentences will take on variety and fluidity. Time-consuming tasks will become second nature.

On top of this, Roots places interns with experts in their field and allows them to learn alongside them. Whichever program you pick, you will be working with seasoned professionals and benefiting from their years of experience.

What I gained from my Creative Writing Internship

Over the course of my internship I made my first steps on a new career path in digital marketing, gained valuable, practical skills and knowledge in SEO, and found new avenues of writing to explore.

Even before completing it, my internship helped me secure positions as a freelance writer and having it on my LinkedIn even got me invited to interview for jobs I hadn’t applied for.

Now that I’ve finished, with a newly-equipped arsenal of SEO tricks, I am traveling across Africa as a digital nomad, supporting myself through freelance work whilst volunteering my services with various nonprofits and do-good organizations as I go.

Above all, my Creative Writing Internship gained me confidence as a writer. It provided me the chance to apply my writing skills in real-world situations, to expand my knowledge, and to prove my ability to myself.

What will your creative writing internship be?

There aren’t many ways you can jumpstart your career in creative writing whilst traveling to exotic locations, learning new cultures, and helping to make the world a better place.

So, for any struggling writers out there wondering how their way with words could best be put to use, look no further. There is a world of opportunities where you can write for truly worthwhile causes, in exciting capacities, and on interesting topics. What more needs to be said?

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Crown seeks an Editorial Assistant to join our team. The assistant’s role provides administrative and editorial support to an Executive Editor and Senior Editor on a wide-ranging list of nonfiction – one that includes journalism, pop culture, memoir, behavioral science, health, self-help, business, history, and politics. This position offers the opportunity for growth and to learn about the editorial process and the inner workings of a publishing office. No previous publishing experience is required.

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The  Junior Scholastic  team is seeking a highly engaged, creative, and collaborative middle school social studies expert to create the teaching support materials that accompany  Junior Scholastic , our print and digital middle school social studies resource. This person will be a key member of our small, close-knit, and deeply committed team, and will have the opportunity to share their vision for how our rich nonfiction texts and multimedia tools can be used to engage middle schoolers, build core knowledge, and support social studies curricula. 

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Fellowships of $78,000 each, office space at the Radcliffe Institute, and access to the libraries at Harvard University are given annually to poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers to allow them to pursue innovative projects. Fellows, who are expected to reside in Cambridge, Massachusetts, or the surrounding area during the fellowship period, which lasts from September through May, also receive $5,000 to cover project expenses.

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CSU's CREATIVE WRITING MFA

Poetry, fiction & nonfiction.

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The  Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing  is for students with advanced abilities in the writing of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Our three-year program offers a balance of intimate and intensive writing workshops with courses in literature, form and technique, and related electives both in and out of the English Department. Writers work closely with a distinguished faculty of publishing writers that includes winners of prestigious national awards and fellowships. Coursework culminates in a thesis—a collection of poetry, short stories, or essays; or a novel or memoir—and the completion of a comprehensive portfolio. A dual-genre thesis option is available to students with exceptional promise in a second genre of writing.

Applicants should familiarize themselves with the program and the department, including course offerings and degree requirements. A complete application includes a two-page statement of purpose; a writing sample (12-20 pages of poems; two short stories or a chapter or two of a novel; two short essays or a chapter or two of a memoir); three letters of reference; and transcripts. Those applying for a Graduate Teaching Assistantship must also complete a separate GTA application.

The application deadline is January 1.

The MFA Program at CSU is a WICHE Western Regional Graduate Program . Residents of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming are eligible for in-state tuition.

For information about the application process  click here .

CSU supports Free Graduate Application Days . You may be eligible to skip the graduate school application fee and apply for free. To learn more, click here .

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Learn More About Our Program

The Creative Writing Program at CSU recognizes and affirms the value of, and the need for, stories from people of all backgrounds. We believe that a healthy literary culture must seek out and support work from communities whose voices have historically been marginalized. Our pedagogy, including close mentoring in a supportive community and an embrace of wide-ranging approaches, strives to hear these stories, to respect them, and to bring them into the world.

MFA Program Information

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of forty-eight (48) semester credits
• E640—Graduate Writing Workshop: Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, or Poetry (12 credits)
• E513—Form & Technique in Modern Literature: Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, or Poetry (3 credits)
• One pre-20th Century literature course at the 500-level or above (3 credits)
• One course (300-level or above) outside the English Department (waived if your undergraduate degree is not in English or Creative Writing—3 credits)
• E699—Thesis (12 credits)
• Completion of portfolio
• Additional requirements for dual-genre thesis option
• For more details, consult the Guide to CSU’s MFA Program .

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA) are available on a competitive basis and are the primary funding opportunity for our graduate students. To be eligible you must complete the separate application. These positions are fully funded and come with a tuition waiver and monthly stipend for the 9-month academic year.

A required orientation and pedagogy seminar provide GTAs with extensive training in teaching college composition. The GTA application includes a written statement that should speak to your qualifications and enthusiasm for college teaching. Emphasize any formal or informal teaching experience, such as tutoring, writing-center counseling, or even coaching. In addition, remind your references to speak to your potential for college teaching in their letters.

All applicants who are not awarded a GTA will be automatically considered for a number of other available fellowships. Other options for financial support are detailed in the Guide to CSU’s MFA Program .

Most MFA students, regardless of whether they hold a GTA, are given the opportunity to teach a (paid) section of Beginning Creative Writing during their third year in the program.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We offer a variety of for-credit internships (some paid) in such areas as college teaching, public education, arts administration in literature, and literary editing – including the Center for Literary Publishing and the Colorado Review . A paid internship as editor of Greyrock Review , a literary magazine staffed by CSU undergraduates, is also available to a first-year student selected by the faculty.

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“My MFA has helped me realize the value of my voice and the importance of giving myself permission to create art.”

– colin raunig, 2018, “my teachers taught me invaluable lessons in craft that i carry with me in my writing to this day.”, – andrew mangan, 2016, “my mfa degree taught me different ways of thinking, of approaching, of making… a large part of the reason why i loved the mfa program at csu was because of the people i got to work with.”, – melissa hohl, 2016, “not only did i learn an incredible amount about writing and poetry from my classes, professors, and the reading i did because of these, but i learned about the necessity of community building and literary citizenship that comes with being a poet.”, – cl young, 2018, “the m.f.a. degree was essential to my artistic and professional life… my craft deepened and focused during my time at csu, and the professors and the work helped me refine my voice and develop an artistic aesthetic.”, – claire boyles, 2018, “my mfa connected me to a group of writers who continue to nurture me and my work, who push me and my work in ways that make us both smarter and better.”, – aliceanna stopher, 2019, “great training for my life as a teacher, writer, and person. three years to concentrate on study was a gift that allowed me to grow and challenge myself to see if i could be a writer.”, – devin murphy, 2009, “i teach writing now and think often of my csu professors… i learned plenty about craft at csu, but more importantly i learned about practice and process.”, – cornelius fitzpatrick, 2015, creative writing mfa faculty.

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Creative writing reading series.

Each semester at Colorado State University, the Department of English welcomes major literary voices to the Lory Student Center to share their work live and to engage with the local community. Visiting writers hold audience question and answer sessions, book signings, class visits and other outreach activities.

The series features Pulitzer Prize winners, U.S. poets laureate, National Book Critics Circle Award winners, Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award winners, NAACP Image Award nominees, Oprah’s Book Club selections, National Book Award finalists and recognized voices in young adult literature among others.

Recent visitors include: Dorothy Allison, Julie Carr, Ross Gay, Eduardo C. Corral, Jennifer Egan, Robert Hass, Brenda Hillman, Pam Houston, Yusef Komunyakaa, Dinty W. Moore, Gregory Pardlo, Khadijah Queen, Susan Steinberg, Cheryl Strayed, Ira Sukrungruang, Mary Szybist, and Brian Turner.

Click in the events calendar for author information and details about upcoming readings.

• Creative Writing Reading Series: Meredith Talusan and Paul Yoon Sep 19 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Lory Student Center, University Ballroom
• Creative Writing Reading Series: Brent Ameneyro and Jennifer Soong Oct 17 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Lory Student Center, University Ballroom
• Creative Writing Reading Series: Writer's Harvest Nov 07 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Lory Student Center, University Ballroom

Recent Books

Below is a selection of recent books by Creative Writing MFA Faculty in the Department of English at Colorado State University. Click on the book cover for more information about each selection.

What do CSU Writers Do?

Our graduates have appeared in a vast array of prestigious publications including The Atlantic, McSweeny's, Cincinnati Review and many others. They have found success in equally many exciting fields including communications consultant, college dean, professor, research administrator, journal editor, and many others. And their accolades include awards like the Pulitzer Prize, Colorado Book Award in Poetry, Chicago Writers Association book of the year, and more!

"If there's a book that you want to read but it hasn't been written yet then you must write it"

- toni morrison, organization of graduate student writers.

The OGSW consists of representatives from the Creative Writing MFA and is dedicated to providing students with opportunities to practice, enjoy, and participate in the creative writing community. We do this by organizing readings, workshops, visiting speakers, and other free events and services for the MFA/CSU community.

Creative Writing MFA Blog

The Creative Writing MFA blog is written by graduate students at various stages of degree completion and features posts by writers of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction about their lives as writers and members of the CSU community. Scroll through the carousel of entries below or click the button for a full listing of blog submissions.

Beginning to Remember

By Jake Friedman It’s been over ten years since I was in the academy. Though I’m beginning to remember now. The last couple of days I’ve been sick. I’d forgotten how hard the end of semester is—the Sisyphean incline of […]

On Not Writing About My Father by Dorothy Angle

I promised myself I was done writing about my father. What feels like a lifetime ago, I took my first Creative Writing class to satisfy an elective for a Masters in education. Nearly all my stories were about a young […]

On Ambition, Vision, and Voice by Henry Dykstal

One of the things that most separates my MFA experience from the workshops I’ve taken before, from undergraduate to conferences to private classes at literary centers or what have you, is voice. At all of the places but the MFA, […]

Writing as Letting Go

I knew getting an MFA would entail, well, writing a lot — and that this would hopefully make me a better fiction writer. (I mean, duh.) Maybe it’s because I don’t come from an English background, but what I didn’t […]

RELATIVE TIME: A RELFECTION ON THE FIRST YEAR(?) OF MFA

Somehow, it is spring. The branches wear shriveled green promises. The undergrads have, for the most part, abandoned pants. The birdcalls along the Spring Creek trail have swelled to cacophony. Somehow, in a few short weeks, the first year of […]

On Friendship

To 2021 recently graduated me (one year ago): You get a phone call from Harrison letting you know that you got into this program. It is wild, I know: you get the opportunity to focus on your writing, your craft, […]

The Ice Persists

It’s been winter for a long time now. It’s been winter in the insistent way of Colorado, snow weighing over the earth like the X-ray apron at the dentist. I crunch to the bus stop over thick, complicated patterns of […]

An Exceptional Day in the Life

You’re living with a poet who is also in the MFA program. She taught you how to make ice cream out of peanut butter, frozen bananas, cocoa powder, and honey when you’re craving something sweet late at night. You’re making […]

And to the West, Mountains

In Fort Collins, the mountains usually mean west. As I walk to campus, I walk north, west, then north again. True north is usually Eddy Hall – home of the English department. I suppose I will not yet stop having […]

When You Know, You Know

“The biggest mistake you can make is going before you’re ready.” I remember feeling absolutely crushed when someone who I looked up to, someone who I admired, said those words to me. We were on the phone, I was asking […]

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Conspiracy: Open Call for Artists

Stealth Exhibition, London

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Frieze, London

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Good Growth Hub, London

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Zealous, Global

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Dissolved Girl, London

Learning Support Tutors

Big Creative Training, London

Digital Designer

Flipside, London

Camden Young Writers

The Poetry Society, London

Unscripted TV Development Internship

Banijay UK, London

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That Lot, London

Connecting Stories: Female Empowerment Mentorship 2024

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