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Creative Writing
Why Study Creative Writing at Interlochen
Through a group learning experience designed to help writers engage and interact, you'll develop your craft and find your unique voice in a setting where creativity blooms.
Here, you’ll learn from published and professional writers who are also skilled editors. They’ll inspire you to fill the pages, tear them up, and start again. They’ll teach you how to connect with your reader. You’ll discover how to tell stories that resonate—working with passionate fellow writers who’ll lend support and a sounding board.
Summer Arts Camp
Creative Writing CampsArts Boarding School
Creative Writing MajorOnline Arts Programs
Virtual InstructionLifelong Learning
Creative Writing WorkshopsA Practical Education
Leap out of your head and onto the page. Our creative writing programs provide the structure, guidance, and interaction you need to refine your expression and develop productive processes.
Learn from Top Talent
Learn everything from the fundamentals of narrative and the musicality of the line to the latest experimental techniques and the surest routes toward publication. Our renowned faculty will provide highly-personalized guidance with valuable industry insight.
Awaken Your Inner Voice
It’s time to uncover your unique style. The immersive and collaborative experience at Interlochen challenges you to become a better writer at every turn, perfecting the techniques and exploring the themes that define your authorial voice.
Experience Nature’s Allure
Surrounded by natural beauty, Interlochen offers a bounty of creative inspiration to help develop your imagination.
Creative Writing News
More than 45 Arts Academy, Arts Camp, and Online students earned accolades in one of the nation’s leading awards programs for high school-age artists.
From a stint in the Peace Corps to dealing with hate mail, Tolentino has seen it all. Here’s her advice to young writers, plus what she really thinks about getting an MFA.
Three students who recently completed certificate programs discuss why they chose Interlochen Online and how they hope their new credential will propel their future artistic endeavors.
Thursday, February 13, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET
The Writing House FREE, no tickets required
Sunrise Nights an Evening with Brittany Cavallaro and Jeff Zentner
Friday, February 14, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET
The Alluvion All Tickets $28
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET
The Writing House FREE, no tickets required