Writers Series

The MFA Program in Writing proudly offers the Writers Series (aka Friday Seminars) that features a continuum of talented writers who are scheduled throughout the academic year to come to CCA to share their experience and insights. Students have the unique opportunity to not only hear a reading firsthand but also meet the featured guest following the reading.

While the work that is shared each week offers a range as wide as the imagination, the professional caliber of the writers who join the Friday Seminar is unparalleled. This is a truly one-of-a-kind experience for our budding writers.

Fall 2011 Guest Speakers

Joseph Lease, MFA Program in Writing chair (September 9)
Ann Joslin Wiliams (former chair) (September 16)
Jason Roberts (September 23)
Daniel Handler (aka Lemony Snicket) (September 30)
Carolyn Cooke (October 7)
Julia Glass (October 14)
Joshua Hahl (October 28)
Clayton Eshleman (November 4)
Gloria Frym (November 18)
Anne Waldman (December 2)

To learn more about these impressive writers, either select by name, above, or visit the Writers' Series events calendar. Each event listing features the writer's headshot and his or her literary accomplishments as part of the bio.

Note: The event calendar link lists only the remaining events for the current term, but we encourage you to check out the Writers Series Archive to see the amazing pool of writers who've previously visited CCA.

Unless otherwise noted in the event listing, all Friday Seminars are held at the CCA Writers’ Studio, located at 195 De Haro (at 15th Street), from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. All events are free and open to the public, yet each event is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and events fill quickly.

We hope to see you at the next MFA Program in Writing Friday Seminar!