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 Camps

Arts Boarding School

Creative Writing Major

Online Arts Programs

Virtual Instruction

A 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.

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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.

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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. 

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Experience Nature’s Allure

Surrounded by natural beauty, Interlochen offers a bounty of creative inspiration to help develop your imagination.

Creative Writing News

Online Creative Writing Private Lessons
What students are saying about online creative writing certificates

From a supportive community to expert instructors, here’s what real students loved most about online creative writing courses.

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Arts Academy students excel in 2025 regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

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.

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‘A love story like you’ve never seen’: Screenwriter Zach Dean shares the real-life inspiration behind his forthcoming film ‘The Gorge’

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.

Creative Writing Events
Apr
9

Creative Writing, Guest Artist

An Evening with Bessie Flores Zaldívar

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

The Writing House FREE, no tickets required

Apr
18

Creative Writing, Academy Student

Screenwriting Reading

Friday, April 18, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

The Writing House FREE, no tickets required

Apr
30

Creative Writing, Academy Student

Red Wheelbarrow Reading

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

The Writing House FREE, no tickets required

See what you can experience at Interlochen.

Come to a place where creatives thrive—and see how your unique journey unfolds. Plan your visit, request more information, or apply/register to an Interlochen Center for the Arts program today.