Master Classes

The Master Classes at the Shapiro Center for Creative Writing and Criticism provide students with exciting opportunities to work closely with renowned authors. Each class brings a small group of students into conversation with a highly accomplished writer to discuss matters of craft, workshop student writing, do an exercise or two—and then break for a shared meal in the Center’s lounge.

An exciting slate of writers will be offering Master Classes in the fall. Information about how to apply will be posted here soon.

Past expert instructors include:

  • poet, literary critic, and professor of English at Harvard University

  • playwright, screenwriter, and novelist

  • poet, storyteller, and memoirist

     

  • novelist and screenwriter

  • poet, memoirist, and essayist

  • novelist and memoirist

  • poet and editor

  • poet

  • fiction writer, playwright, and translator

  • poet, novelist, performer, and art journalist

  • memoirist, story writer, and essayist

  • journalist, essayist, novelist

  • (1949-2016), poet