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The mission of the Creative Writing Department is to make our writers attentive readers of the literatures of the world and socially aware members of society, who can use writing for self-expression, explorations of the possibilities of the medium, as well as in service of social causes and concerns.
Professor Chai's New Book 'Useful Phrases for Immigrants' Seeks to Retell Asian American Migration Story
May-lee Chai reads from her new book, and more in this article on Useful Phrases for Immigrants!
Reviews are in for The Fifth Woman
Congratulations Nona Caspers on her novel The Fifth Woman, A Novel in Stories.
Book Release: The Book of Unnamed Things by Paul Hoover
A new book by acting Department Chair Paul Hoover, The Book of Unnamed Things.
Congratulations to CW Professor Michael David Lukas, Winner of the National Jewish Book Award!
Creative Writing Assistant Professor Michael David Lukas, local author of 'Watchman of Old Cairo' wins the National Jewish Book Award.
Congratulations to Creative Writing Lecturer Heather June Gibbons
Creative Writing Lecturer Heather June Gibbon's new poetry collection will blow you away!
News & Announcements
SF State Announces Largest Gift in its History
San Francisco State University President Leslie E. Wong today announced a $25 million gift from alumni George and Judy Marcus — the George and Judy Marcus Funds for Excellence in the Liberal Arts.
Summer 2019 Schedule Now Available
The class schedule for our summer Creative Writing Courses now available!
Velro Graduate Reading Series, Tuesday 5 - 7 PM, HUM 511
Join hosts Daniel Davis-Williams and Maia Bull every Tuesday in the Poetry Center, Humanities Building room 511, for a reading by two featured Grad students or occasional Alumni.
Contact Us
Creative Writing Department
San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Avenue
Humanities Building, Room 573
Phone: (415) 338-1891
Email: cwriting@sfsu.edu
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.