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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
Yossi Eun-Chong Rosen, 15, competed against writers of all ages from around the world.
The creative writing major is one of just 150 students selected from a pool of more than 100,000 applicants to receive the prestigious $20,000 scholarship.
Two Interlochen Arts Academy seniors weigh in on academic classes, instructor quality, and more.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. ET
Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall FREE, no tickets required
Friday, April 19, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. ET
The Writing House FREE, no tickets required
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. ET
The Writing House FREE, no tickets required