Writing 'About'

In an article for the Poetry Foundation, UCSC graduate student Tsering Wangmo Dhompa writes about being asked if she considers herself a Tibetan poet.

Young Adult Author Jill Wolfson Visits UCSC

Award-winning Young Adult author Jill Wolfson will be visiting UCSC on May 3rd, Friday, from 5-7pm in Kresge 159. She will be reading from her new book, Furious, and hosting a writing workshop called How to Write Young Adult Fiction.

Estreich Featured in People Magazine

George Estreich, one of the featured authors for UCSC's Spring 2013 Living Writers Series, was recently featured in People Magazine, and Sue Corbett wrote a glowing review of his memoir, The Shape of the Eye.

UCSC alumna wins prestigious 2013 Guggenheim

UCSC 1993 graduate Brenda Shaughnessy has been awarded a 2013 Guggenheim Fellowship for the creative arts in poetry. She returns to campus for Alumni Weekend events, including a free public reading on April 25.

UCSC Alum Zack Ruskin Interviews Miranda July

Creative Writing alumnus Zack Ruskin interviews Miranda July about her book, It Chooses You, for The Rumpus.

Deadline Extension: Apply to be a Creative Writing Intern for 2013-14

Do you love reading, writing, and hanging out with fellow bibliophiles? Are you passionate about promoting the UCSC community of creative writers? Interested in learning more about how the creative writing program works? Apply to be a Creative Writing Intern! The deadline has been extended for a week!

Creative Writing Intern Office Hours for Spring 2013

Stop by during the Creative Writing Interns' office hours to talk, write, ask questions, work on your Senior Project, or play Scrabble!

UCSC Spring Living Writers series kicks off April 4

Acclaimed up-and-coming writer Tupelo Hassman--author of the novel 'Girlchild'--will kick off the spring installment of UCSC’s Living Writers reading series, Thursday, April 4, at the Humanities Lecture Hall

Creative Writing Application Deadline

Creative Writing applications are due to the Literature Department (Humanities 1, room 303) on the second Friday of each quarter (Spring quarter deadline: Friday, April 12, 2013) by 3:00 PM.

Pagan Time Released as Audio Book

Pagan Time, a memoir by Micah Perks, has been made into an audio book. You can listen to a sample here:

Spring 2013 Living Writers Series

The list of visiting authors for the Spring 2013 Living Writers Series has been announced!

Love Sucks: UCSC Alum Zoë Ruiz Reads Essay at Dirty Laundry Lit Event

UCSC alum Zoë Ruiz reads her essay, "Donna", at a Dirty Laundry Lit reading partly sponsored by PEN Center USA, Love Sucks.

Zoë Ruiz is The Rumpus's New Saturday Editor

UCSC alumnus, Zoë Ruiz, is now working as the Saturday editor for the online arts and culture magazine, The Rumpus.

Two UCSC Alumni Included in The Best American Short Stories 2011

Last year, the Best American Short Stories 2011 included the short stories of two UCSC alumni, Molly Antopol and Kate Schatz.

Apply to Present at the 2013 Crown Social Fiction Conference

Interested in unpacking ethical and social justice issues in science fiction, fantasy, and gaming? Apply to present at this year's Social Fiction Conference!

Winter 2013 Living Writers Schedule

This Winter, UCSC is hosting 8 readings in the Humanities Lecture Hall. All readings are free and open to the public!

Reyna Grande is Finalist for National Book Critics Circle Award

UCSC Reyna Grande's memoir, The Distance Between Us, was nominated as a finalist for the 2013 National Book Critics Circle Awards.

Karen Joy Fowler on Writing Sci Fi and Fantasy

Karen Joy Fowler's recent novel, Wit's End, takes place in Santa Cruz. UCSC's own Chey Street sits down with Fowler to discuss writing, social justice, and reading recommendations.

New literary magazine inspired by UCSC past and present

Beautifully and elegantly designed with an impressive array of fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry and art, Catamaran is a new literary magazine headquartered in downtown Santa Cruz.

M. NourbeSe Philip Visits UCSC

Join us for a reception and a night of Poetry & Music with the poet, novelist, and playwright, M. NourbeSe Philip.

Brenda Shaughnessy's "Our Andromeda" Profiled in New Yorker

UCSC alumnus and Brooklyn-based poet Brenda Shaughnessy recently had her collection of poetry, "Our Andromeda," profiled in the New Yorker.

Bookshop Santa Cruz Presents: Gary Young and D. Nurske

Gary Young and D. Nurske public reading on Tuesday, October 9, at 7:30 p.m. at Bookshop Santa Cruz.

Reyna Grande Reading at Bookshop Santa Cruz

UCSC alum, Reyna Grande, is coming to Bookshop Santa Cruz on October 14th to celebrate the release of her new memoir, The Distance Between Us, in which she discusses the struggles of coming to the US at age 9 as an undocumented immigrant and living with an abusive father.

Michael Panush Releases Third Novel

UCSC Creative Writing alum Michael Panush recently released his third book, Dinosaur Jazz.

Zoe Ruiz Interviews Vanessa Caroline

As a part of her "Learn People Better" interview project, Zoe Ruiz interviews Vanessa, a receptionist at a plastic surgeon's office.

Sina Grace releases Graphic Novel

UCSC alumnus Sina Grace released a new graphic novel, Not My Bag.

Fall 2012 Living Writers Reading Series

Fall 2012 Living Writers Reading Series: Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:45 PM, Humanities Lecture Hall. Free and open to the public.

Santa Cruz Arts Commission names Humanities lecturer Artist of the Year

UC Santa Cruz humanities lecturer Gary Young has been named 2012 Artist of the Year by the Santa Cruz County Arts Commission

Sean Maylone now South Korea's premier music promoter

Creative Writing Internship Opportunity

The Creative Writing Program is looking for interns for the 2012-13 academic year.

A Tribute to Adrienne Rich

In this tribute to Adrienne Rich, members of our campus community will read from her work. Wednesday, April 25th 7-9PM at the Kresge Town Hall. Free and open to the public.

Spring 2012 Living Writers Reading Series

Spring 2012 Living Writers Reading Series: Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:45 PM, Humanities Lecture Hall. Free and open to the public.

Creative Writing Poetry Student Wins Humanities Undergraduate Research Award

Creative Writing poetry Student Jose Guerrero has received a Humanities Undergraduate Research Award.

CW Alum Chiara Barzini publishes first book of short stories, Sister Stop Breathing

Check out Fields of Gold by Rachel Swirsky!

Head over to Tor and read this great story by Rachel Swirsky nominated for a Nebula Award in the Best Novelette category!

UCSC professor named second Poet Laureate of Santa Cruz County

UCSC emeritus professor of education and creative writing David Swanger has been named the second Poet Laureate of Santa Cruz County.

Winter 2012 Living Writers Reading Series

Winter 2012 Living Writers Reading Series: Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:45 PM, Humanities Lecture Hall. Free and open to the public.

UCSC Arts and Humanities faculty win USA fellowships

Two UCSC faculty are among the 50 writers, dancers, musicians, filmmakers and other artists nationwide who have been awarded $50,000 USA fellowships grants.

Juliana Leslie Wins National Poetry Series

Literature graduate student and Introduction to Creative Writing instructor Juliana Leslie has won The National Poetry Series.

UCSC Literary Magazines Now Accepting Submissions!

Publish your work with a UCSC Literary Magazine.

New Books from UCSC Faculty and Alumni!

Check out the latest books released from former and current UCSC professors Peter Gizzi and Nathaniel Mackey, and UCSC alumnus Thad Nodine.

The Ina Coolbrith Memorial Poetry Prize

The Ina Coolbrith Memorial Poetry Prize contest is now accepting submissions. This UC-wide contest is open to undergraduate students, and offers a total of $500 in prize money.

Thad Nodine Reading and Signing

Thad Nodine reading and signing on Wednesday, October 19th at 5:00pm in Kresge Seminar Room 159.

Fall 2011 Living Writers Reading Series

Fall 2011 Living Writers Reading Series: Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:45 PM, Humanities Lecture Hall. Free and open to the public.

Creative Writing Program on Facebook

The UCSC Creative Writing Program on Facebook is a great place for links and information for creative writers.

Spring 2011 Living Writers Reading Series

Spring 2011 Living Writers Reading Series: Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:45 PM, Humanities Lecture Hall. Free and open to the public.

Winter 2011 Living Writers Series

Winter 2011 Living Writers Reading Series: Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:45 PM, Humanities Lecture Hall. Free and open to the public.

Fall 2010 Living Writers Series

Fall 2010 Living Writers Reading Series: Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:45 PM, Humanities Lecture Hall. Free and open to the public.

Poet George Hitchcock Dies at 96

George Hitchcock, UCSC lecturer emeritus in Literature and Creative Writing, passed away on August 27 at the age of 96.

In Memory of Ken Gram, UCSC Creative Writing Alum

Kenneth Andrew Gram, a gifted writer and recent Creative Writing graduate, will be sorely missed by the Literature and UC Santa Cruz community.