Literary Arts

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The graduate Creative Writing Program is already a Tier One program promoting Houston’s literary life and bringing internationally recognized writers to Houston. The Program offers poets, fiction writers and non-fiction writers intensive training in creative writing and literary studies.

  • Partners with Inprint, Houston’s nonprofit literary arts organization.
  • Eight major reading series, including the renowned Inprint Brown series and student-curated Poison Girl series.
  • Students participate in Writers in the Schools, teaching in schools, museums, hospitals and other Houston venues.

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    Creative Writing Program at UH, visit us here

About

Houston’s well-regarded literary scene is rooted at the University of Houston. Best known for the UH Creative Writing Program co-founded by Cynthia MacDonald and Stanley Plumly, poetry and fiction writing are pursued vigorously at UH. Public readings and programming are offered in abundance.

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