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Creative Writing and Publishing Arts

Why This Degree is For You

The University of Baltimore's MFA in Creative Writing & Publishing Arts doesn't just focus on the writing—it focuses on the writer. Publishing Arts is an integral and unique part of the way we think about writing. Students work as writers, editors, designers, book makers and publishers.

Program Type

Master of Fine Arts

MFA

School

Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences

Locations/Format

UBalt Campus

Cost

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• UBalt offers regional, in-state tuition for select out-of-state areas.

Requirements

All Degree Requirements

A 48-Credit MFA Program

No test requirements for admission.

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MFA in Creative Writing & Publishing Arts

You're not just writing. You're shaping the future of storytelling.

You're not just dreaming of publishing—you're making it happen.

When you choose The University of Baltimore's MFA in Creative Writing & Publishing Arts, your writing and publishing dreams dreams can become reality. In today's competitive literary world, talent alone isn't enough. You need the right tools, invaluable connections, and an entrepreneurial spirit to truly succeed. Our program offers all this and more, empowering you to turn your creative visions into a professionally produced, published book.

"I chose UBalt’s MFA in Creative Writing & Publishing Arts because it was the only program that let me explore my love for book arts and fiction simultaneously."
-Bryonna Sieck, MFA '20
Those Who Fly
1134press.com

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"I chose the MFA program at UBalt because it's one of a kind. The program doesn't just focus on the writing, it focuses on the writer. It increased my confidence exponentially. I can't recommend this program enough!"

-Erin Drew, MFA '16
This Is How I Thought Things Were Done

"Writing, to me, is home. It is a messy, loud, way too bright, often chaotic—crayon scribbles on the wall and hot-pink bubblegum under the couches, never quiet, welcoming place. The talented professors in the MFA program gave me the tools I needed to organize my 'home.' They let my writing remain big and loud, but helped me rein in some of my more wild ideas."

-Emily Hansen, MFA '20
Hush Girls
emilyandherwords.com

More about our program

Our program is designed to bridge the gap between artistic expression and the practicalities of publishing—the business, the craft, all of the possibilities. You'll work with award-winning faculty, who are active and accomplished writers and seasoned design and publishing professionals. You'll interact with your fellow students in a variety of settings, including workshops, shared projects, and deep conversations about your artistic goals. You'll delve into the intricacies of editing, design, marketing, and the ever-evolving landscape of print and digital publishing. You'll cap off your experience with your own book—the end result of your very best work. And, as a graduate of the program, you'll become part of UBalt's growing community of creatives.

What Our Graduates Do

Throughout the program, you’ll make connections with artists in your desired industry. Our graduates go onto work in some of these high-visibility fields throughout the arts industry.

Common Roles

Author/Novelist/Poet
Editor
Creative Writing Professor/Instructor
Content Marketing Manager
Freelance Writer
Publishing Industry Professional

Meet Steven Leyva

The blank page is little theater that you mount a production of language on and then present that to the reader.

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Admission Requirements

Qualifications

a bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA from a regionally accredited college or university

Application Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Materials

Online application. Complete and submit the online application and pay the $50 application fee. (To pay in-state tuition, you must submit the Maryland In-State Residency form). You can submit your Statement of Personal Interest electronically as part of the online application or email it to documents@ubalt.edu.
Official transcript(s). Request that an official transcript of all prior college or university work (including graduate courses, if applicable) be sent directly from each institution attended; electronic transcripts are encouraged.
Letters of recommendation. Have two letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf by professors or employers; they should be electronically sent to documents@ubalt.edu or sent by mail in a sealed envelope with a signature across the sealed portion to The University of Baltimore Office of Graduate Admission, 1420 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201.
Portfolio. Submit (by email as a pdf to documents@ubalt.edu) a portfolio of no more than 10 poems or 10-15 pages of prose (fiction or literary nonfiction). Include a copy of your Statement of Personal Interest with your portfolio.

Send all materials by email to documents@ubalt.edu or by mail to The University of Baltimore Office of Graduate Admission, 1420 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201.

Admission Contacts

For more information about graduate admission, please contact the Office of Admission at gradadmission@ubalt.edu or 410.837.6565.