News
June 3, 2023
Join us for the 2023 Senior Reading!
June 3, 2023
Hiring New Creative Writing Interns for 2023-24 Year!
April 21, 2023
Jennifer Tseng Wins Juniper Prize for Poetry
April 7, 2023
Nghiem Tran's Novella Available for Pre-order!
February 14, 2023
Nathan Osorio Profiled by The Humanities Institute
January 31, 2023
Literature Grad Students Profiled in Tuesday Newsday
January 11, 2023
Kendall Grady Profiled by The Humanities Institute
January 11, 2023
Catherine Newman Reviewed in New York Times Book Review
December 8, 2022
Jennifer Tseng in New York Magazine
May 15, 2022
Ronaldo Wilson Short-Listed for a 2022 Creative Capital Fellowship
May 12, 2022
Angie Sijun Lou's Publications and News!
May 4, 2022
Eric Sneathen's Poems Published in Hot Pink Mag
May 4, 2022
Micah Perks's Imagination Series Article for The Humanities Institute
April 20, 2022
Jose Antonio Villarán's Book, "Open Pit," Published with Counterpath Press
April 5, 2022
Rob Wilson's Imagination Series Article for The Humanities Institute
April 5, 2022
Literature Grad Whitney DeVos's Interview With Hugo García Manríquez in Poetry Magazine
March 6, 2022
Nathan Xavier Osorio's New Chapbook "The Last Town Before the Mojave" Is Now Available for Purchase
February 13, 2022
Jared Harvey's Release Reading for "A Book About Myself Called Hell" on February 15th
February 9, 2022
Translations by Gabriela Ramirez-Chavez in Poetry Magazine
February 5, 2022
The Publication of Emma Winsor Wood’s Book of Poetry, "The Real World"
January 21, 2022
Rob Sean Wilson's Books of Poetry: "Beat Attitudes" and "Nikita Moon"
January 20, 2022
Ronaldo V. Wilson's Edited Issue of Interim — Free and Online
December 23, 2021
Madison McCartha Exhibiting at the Poetic Research Bureau in LA
December 9, 2021
Nathan Xavier Osorio's Essay, "The Borderland Between Language and Genre" Featured on Publicbooks.org
November 18, 2021
MacDowell Announces Its Fall-Spring Fellows, Including Ronaldo V. Wilson
September 17, 2021
Introducing Madison McCartha's Debut Book of Poetry, "FREAKOPHONE WORLD"
August 31, 2021
Jared Harvey's Pre-Publication Announcement for, "A Book About Myself Called Hell"
August 26, 2021
Ronaldo Wilson's Poem, "UPON Grief and Grievance" Featured on Poets.org
August 12, 2021
Class of 2021 Senior Reading on May 27, 2021
May 20, 2021
José Antonio Villarán Accepted to the 2021 Mellon-funded Modern Language Association Summer Institute
May 13, 2021
Kiley McLaughin's Publication in Annulet: A Journal of Poetics
April 29, 2021
Literature Doctoral Candidate Kirstin Wagner's Articles Published
April 29, 2021
THI Summer 2021 Public Fellowships Awarded to Creative/Critical Writing Graduate Students
April 17, 2021
Call for 2021-2022 Creative Writing Interns
April 7, 2021
Mimi Tempestt Interviews Madison McCartha and Others
February 25, 2021
Jared Harvey Published in The Columbia Review
February 25, 2021
Jennifer Tseng's new story, “Cat’s-Eye,” in American Short Fiction
February 11, 2021
UCSC’s Living Writers Series a place to shelter in the storm
January 08, 2021
“Shelter and Place” is the theme of the 2021 winter installment of the Living Writers Series at UC Santa Cruz. Curated by Micah Perks, professor of literature and director of the Creative Writing Program, the now virtual series will run from January 14 through March 4, on Thursday nights throughout the winter quarter.
Kiley McLaughlin, Literature PhD Student, Runner-Up in Black Warrior Review Contest
January 5, 2021
Thaïs Miller, Literature Doctoral Student, Interviewed by The Humanities Institute
December 8, 2020
José Antonio Villarán, Literature Doctoral Student, Interviewed by The Humanities Institute
December 8, 2020
The Georgia Review: Seven (+) Questions: Ronaldo V. Wilson
November 15, 2018
The Georgia Review seeks to create a lasting environment for literature by supporting writers at every stage of their careers. Committed to the art of editorial practice, the Review collaborates with authors of essays, stories, poems, and reviews in pursuit of works of enduring appeal that engage with the evolving concerns and interests of readers from around the world. Our aim in curating content is not only to elevate literature, publishing, and the arts, but also to promote diversity and to help facilitate socially conscious partnerships in our surrounding communities.
Living Writer Guest Author, Khary Polk's, Reading at Peace United Church on 10/25
October 20, 2018
Apply to be a Creative Writing Intern!
April 16, 2018
Applications are now open for the 2018-2019 school year. No experience necessary. Seniors in the upcoming year are encouraged to apply. Deadline: May 14th
Spring 2018 Living Writers Series
February 28, 2018
A Knotted Atlas: Writers on Entanglement will feature eight contemporary writers who explore the knotted spaces and generative possibilities of entangled lives.
Winter 2018 Living Writers Series
December 31, 2017
Winter quarter's Living Writers Series features four contemporary writers/artists whose writing and art moves between multiple modes: poetry, prose, visual and textile arts, photography, film, dance, and improvisation to address questions of gender, sexuality, and race.
Lit 90X - Introducción a la Escritura Creativa
November 20, 2017
Offered in winter 2018! LIT 90X is open to all students who have satisfied the Entry Level Writing requirement and are first-year, sophomore, or junior students.
Living Writers Series Luncheon with author Toni Jensen
October 21, 2017
Join us for lunch and conversation with Native author Toni Jensen on Thursday, November 9.
Renee Tajima-Peña's "No Más Bebés" Screening October 23
October 7, 2017
"No Más Bebés", the Oscar-nominated documentary directed by Renee Tajima-Peña, is being screened on-campus Monday, October 23.
Meet your 2017-2018 Creating Writing Interns
October 1, 2017
The Creative Writing Interns are here to provide resources for all students interested in creative writing.
Fall 2017 Living Writers Series
September 28, 2017
This quarter's series boasts an impressive lineup of artists, filmmakers, poets, and writers whose works bring insight and understanding about histories of war, refuge, and the importance of hope.
Living Writers Series Winter 2017
January 24, 2017
Living Writers Series 2017 Improvi/N\ations: Riff, Inquiry, and Protest will feature writers and artists who work and play across various disciplines and modes: poetry, prose, visual, sound, performance, art, and theory to address questions of race, gender, sexuality, and other identities. This series will explore the intersections of self-and-nationhood as fracture, memory and possibility via individual, collective and internal forms. Humanities Lecture Hall, 206 Thursdays, 5:20-6:50 PM All Readings are Free and Open to the Public Contact: rvwilson@ucsc.edu
Micah Perks interview on the Rumpus!
January 9, 2017
Interview by The Rumpus with one of the acclaimed Living Writers authors and UCSC professors, Micah Perks.
John Keene: Living Writer 2015
October 21, 2015
John Keene will be visiting UCSC on Thursday, October 22nd, at 6:00pm.
PhD Student Jared Harvey Collaborates with Sara Peck on Here You Are
April 3, 2015
The Literature Department and the Creative Writing Program proudly announce the release of here you are, a new book by Creative/Critical graduate student Jared Harvey (under the psuedonym Jared Joseph) and Sara Peck.
Spring 2015 Living Writers Series
March 30, 2015
The Spring 2015 Living Writers Series focuses on flexible forms and mixed media, with a talented line up of authors, artists, performers, directors, and musicians.
UC Santa Cruz alum writes first children’s book in City Lights’ 60-year history
March 20, 2015
“American history is filled with stories of brave and powerful men, but have you ever wondered where the women are?” So begins Rad American Women A-Z, a new book by humanities alumna Kate Schatz...
Fall 2014 Living Writers Series
July 2, 2014
Information for fall 2014 Living Writers Series.
Thank You, 2014 Graduates!
June 29, 2014
Message thanking 2014 graduates of the concentration.
Senior Reading, June 12th 2014
June 10, 2014
Join the graduating class of 2014 for a special celebration!
Apply to be a Creative Writing Intern!
April 23, 2014
Apply now to be a Creative Writing Intern! Deadline is May 1st.
Spring 2014 Living Writers Series
March 31, 2014
The Living Writers Series for Spring Quarter, 2014. Featuring Ursula K. Le Guin, Meena Alexander and many more!
Gary Young wins 2014 George Bogin Memorial Award for Poetry
March 31, 2014
Faculty member Gary Young wins this year's prestigious George Bogin Memorial Award for poetry.
The Roving Typist
February 18, 2014
A movie by UCSC alum C.D. Hermelin and his experience being an on-demand short story writer in New York City.
Rumpus Interview with Molly Antopol
February 17, 2014
Interview by The Rumpus with one of quarter's Living Writers authors and UCSC alum, Molly Antopol.
Micah Perks's Memoir Featured on Shebooks
February 13, 2014
Creative Writing faculty Micah Perks's new memoir Alone in the Woods: Cheryl Strayed, My Daughter and Me is now featured on a new web start-up for women called Shebooks.
Creative Writing Application Deadline
January 3, 2014
Creative Writing applications are due to the Literature Department (Humanities 1, room 303) on the second Friday of each quarter (Winter quarter deadline: Friday, January 17, 2014) by 3:00 PM.
Winter 2014 Living Writers Series: The Alumni Series
December 7, 2013
The line up for the Winter 2014 Living Writers Series, featuring UCSC Alumni
It Doesn't Matter but...
November 22, 2013
Why Doris Lessing mattered to UCSC Faculty member, Melissa Sanders-Self.
Submit to UCLA's Westwind
November 6, 2013
Submit your prose, poetry, and art to UCLA's Undergraduate Literary Journal, Westwind.
An Interview with Naomi Shihab Nye
November 6, 2013
An interview by Maggie Paul from the Santa Cruz Patch with one of this quarter's visiting authors, Naomi Shihab Nye
Reaction to Frances Richard's "Tiny Microphone"
October 25, 2013
Relive the experience at living writers series with Nick Sturm's video collages in response to Frances Richard's poem "Tiny Microphone"
Micah Perks on Karen Joy Fowler
October 2, 2013
An Essay by Micah Perks on Karen Joy Fowler's story collection, What I Didn't See
Molly Antopol Selected for National Book Foundation's 5 Under 35
September 20, 2013
UCSC alumna Molly Antopol has been selected for the National Book Foundation's 5 Under 35.
How C.D. Hermelin Became an Internet Meme, and What Happened After
September 20, 2013
Check out UCSC alumnus C.D. Hermelin's story about how he became an internet meme and the experience he had because of it.
New Chapbook by Charles Atkinson
September 8, 2013
Former lecturer in creative writing at UCSC releases a new chapbook.
2013-14 Creative Writing Interns
September 5, 2013
Meet the new 2013-2014 Creative Writing Interns!
Fall 2013 Living Writers Series
August 6, 2013
Information about the Fall 2013 Living Writer's Series: Thresholds and Breaking Points
Congratulations Graduating Class of 2013
June 14, 2013
Check out photos of the 2013 Creative Writing graduating class! Thank you to the Literature Department for sponsoring the 2013 Senior Reading. For more photos, see our Facebook page.
UCSC Alum and Outside Editor Runs Sub-Three-Hour Marathon
June 8, 2013
UCSC alumnus and editor of Outside magazine, Matt Skenazy, writes about running a sub-three-hour marathon.
Writing 'About'
May 15, 2013
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
April 26, 2013
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
April 21, 2013
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
April 19, 2013
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
April 15, 2013
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
April 11, 2013
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
April 5, 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
April 02, 2013
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
Pagan Time Released as Audio Book
March 18, 2013
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
March 3, 2013
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
February 21, 2013
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
February 14, 2013
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
January 27, 2013
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
January 23, 2013
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
January 22, 2013
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
January 14, 2013
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
December 6, 2012
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
December 04, 2012
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
November 28, 2012
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
October 19, 2012
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
October 5, 2012
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
October 4, 2012
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
September 27, 2012
UCSC Creative Writing alum Michael Panush recently released his third book, Dinosaur Jazz.
Zoe Ruiz Interviews Vanessa Caroline
September 27, 2012
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
September 27, 2012
UCSC alumnus Sina Grace released a new graphic novel, Not My Bag.
Fall 2012 Living Writers Reading Series
September 26, 2012
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
May 7, 2012
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
April 30, 2012
Creative Writing Internship Opportunity
April 30, 2012
The Creative Writing Program is looking for interns for the 2012-13 academic year.
A Tribute to Adrienne Rich
April 17, 2012
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
April 9, 2012
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
March 26, 2012
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
March 25, 2012
Check out Fields of Gold by Rachel Swirsky!
March 25, 2012
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
February 15, 2012
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
December 7, 2011
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
December 6, 2011
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
November 29, 2011
Literature graduate student and Introduction to Creative Writing instructor Juliana Leslie has won The National Poetry Series.
UCSC Literary Magazines Now Accepting Submissions!
November 29, 2011
Publish your work with a UCSC Literary Magazine.
New Books from UCSC Faculty and Alumni!
October 25, 2011
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
October 14, 2011
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
October 3, 2011
Thad Nodine reading and signing on Wednesday, October 19th at 5:00pm in Kresge Seminar Room 159.
Fall 2011 Living Writers Reading Series
August 5, 2011
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
May 5, 2011
The UCSC Creative Writing Program on Facebook is a great place for links and information for creative writers.
Spring 2011 Living Writers Reading Series
March 15, 2011
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
December 17, 2010
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
September 23, 2010
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
September 2, 2010
George Hitchcock, UCSC lecturer emeritus in Literature and Creative Writing, passed away on August 27 at the age of 96.
January 6, 2010
