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.

Spring 2012 Guest Speakers

Peter Orner (February 10)

Adam Johnson (March 8)

Camille T. Dungy (March 9)

Keorapetse Kgositsile, South African National Poet Laureate (March 16)

Paul Harding, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist (April 13)

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!