Hear about our unique program from our faculty, students and alumni.
Fiction | Memoir | Industry Access | Screenwriting | Poetry | Playwriting | Publishing | Creative Nonfiction | Writing Success
external websiteBarbara J. Taylor '15 and Kaylie Jones, Faculty
Faculty member Kaylie Jones and Barbara J. Taylor, '08, discuss Barb's success with
"Sing in the Morning, Cry at Night," named Best Book of Summer 2014 by Publisher's
Weekly.
external websiteDonna Talarico ’10 and Beverly Donofrio, Faculty
Faculty member Beverly Donofrio, "Riding in Cars with Boys," and Donna Talarico ’10
explain residencies and online learning in the graduate Creative Writing program.
external websiteSusan Cartsonis, Faculty
Hollywood film producer and Wilkes faculty member, Susan Cartsonis, "The DUFF," explains
the connections to industry professionals in the graduate Creative Writing program.
external websiteJon Rocks '10 and Ross Klavan, Faculty
Creative Writing faculty member, Ross Klavan, screenwriter of "Tigerland," and Jon
Rocks ‘10 explain how learning from industry professionals paves the way to writing
success.
external websiteBrian Fanelli '10 and Neil Shepard, Faculty
Faculty member Neil Shepard and Brian Fanelli ‘10 discuss how the Wilkes Creative
Writing master’s degree is attainable for working adults.
external websiteMatt Hinton ’10
Wilkes grad Matt Hinton ’10 explains how the Creative Writing community – both online
and in person – inspires the writing process.
external websiteJohanna James '15 and Phil Brady, Faculty
Wilkes partners with literary presses and publishing houses to give students practical
experience in the publishing field.
external websiteDebra Zucco '15 and J. Michael Lennon, Faculty
Complete a full-length manuscript under the guidance of accomplished faculty mentors.
J. Michael Lennon, author of "Norman Mailer: A Double Life," and Debra Zucco ‘15 discuss
the degree’s emphasis on mentoring and personal attention.
external websiteBarbara J. Taylor '15 and Kaylie Jones, Faculty
Learn the craft of writing and the business of being published in the Wilkes graduate Creative Writing Program. Enjoy online learning with limited campus visits. Wilkes offers areas of concentration in fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, playwriting, publishing and spoken word.