Creative Writing at Kenyon

Kenyon College has a long history of nurturing talented poets and fiction writers, and many students attend Kenyon for its creative writing courses. Each year, ten members of the English Department faculty teach a variety of workshops in fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction, and many students choose to complete the English major with an Emphasis in Creative Writing. In addition, many special opportunities are available to students interested in creative writing at Kenyon, including numerous readings by writers of national reputation, internships with The Kenyon Review Student Associates Program, and opportunities to publish creative work in a wide assortment of student literary journals. Students interested in pursuing creative writing courses during the summer may also apply to The Kenyon Review Writer's Workshop for an intensive eight-day program in fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction. The Kenyon Review also offers a summer workshop for high-school students (Ages 16-18) interested in developing their creative and critical abilities during the years before applying to college.