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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.
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!
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!
News & Announcements
Professor Michael David Lukas Receives Marcus Early Career Research Award
In its second year, the College of Liberal & Creative Arts’ Marcus Early Career Research Award will help five faculty members complete their book and film projects that explore social-justice i
Tltotlo Tsamaase Visits, Free March 3rd to CW Faculty and Students
You are invited to join us for a special visit from Tltotlo Tsamaase, who will be Zooming in from Botswana, at 7 p.m.
Creative Writing Celebrates Scholarship Winners for Fall 2020!
Creative Writing Fall 2020 Scholarship Winners
Creative Writing Professor: ‘I Will Keep Fighting, I Will Keep Writing’
In New England Review Q&A, Assistant Professor May-lee Chai discussed determined strength of women, writing as anti-racism tool.
In Talk to Students, Alum Jose Antonio Vargas Gives Perspective as 'Undocumented Citizen'
Jose Antonio Vargas lied, passed and hid to survive.
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.