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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' Wins the 2019 American Book Award
Professor Tigay Lands Coveted Fellowship at Harvard's Radcliffe Institute
Congratulations to Associate Professor Chanan Tigay on his fellowship! Read details here!
Black Lives Matter- From the Chair of Creative Writing
The Creative Writing Department invites you to read this statement on Black Lives Matter https://creativewriting.sfsu.edu/content/black-lives-matter.
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.
Creative Writing Welcomes...
... Joseph Cassara this Fall 2020, and Tonya Foster in Fall 2021. Click to read more!
News & Announcements
SFSU Creative Writing Department Bestows the 2020 Gina Berriault to Acclaimed Author Gabby Rivera
For immediate release
July 30, 2020
Creative Writing Planning for BIPOC Inclusion and Support
Dear Student-Faculty Working Group,
Thank you for inviting me to participate in meaningful dialogue about education as a practice of freedom for BIPOC and all of our students.
Black Lives Matter
As writers, teachers, and human beings, the creative writing faculty and I send our heartfelt support to our Black students, to Black writers in the Bay Area and beyond, as well as to the Black Liv
SF State Fringe Festival adapts to shelter-in-place, moves online for first time
By Jamie Oppenheim, SF State News
School of Theatre and Dance rolls out student plays online throughout May
Creative Writing Department Announces New George and Judy Marcus Endowed Chairs
San Francisco State University has named Joseph Cassara and Tonya M. Foster the George and Judy Marcus Endowed Chairs in the Creative Writing Department.
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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.