Creative Writing
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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
From a supportive community to expert instructors, here’s what real students loved most about online creative writing courses.
77 students from six of the Academy’s artistic divisions won a total of 255 awards—including four of the West Central Michigan region’s five coveted American Visions nominations.
Dean reflects on his formative time at Interlochen, processing life through writing, and how the COVID-19 lockdowns sparked one of the most generative periods of his career.
An Evening with Bessie Flores Zaldívar
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET
The Writing House FREE, no tickets required
Friday, April 18, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET
The Writing House FREE, no tickets required
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET
The Writing House FREE, no tickets required