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Master of Fine Arts in Writing, MFA

Master of Fine Arts in Writing, MFA

Elevate Your Writing Craft

Hone your writing skills in an area of your choice through the online Master of Fine Arts in Writing program from Lindenwood University. The Lindenwood online MFA in Writing allows you to customize your degree to suite your interest by declaring an emphasis or taking courses in multiple genres. We offer a flexible, extensive online master’s in creative writing curriculum with a remarkable range of courses. Focus on fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry or young adult & middle grade writing.

You have a story to tell — perhaps in a poem, article or even a novel — and Lindenwood’s online creative writing master’s program is here to help you fully express yourself as you share it. If you want to advance your writing abilities, our online Master of Poetry, Fiction or Creative Nonfiction program offers the tools and flexibility you need to succeed.

Program at a Glance

2 Years

Duration

48

Credit Hours

$561

Cost Per Credit

100% Online

Online

Awards & Recognitions

Ranked #4
Best Online Master’s in Creative Writing Degree Programs of 2024

Ranked #5
Most Affordable Online MFA Program

Ranked #6
Best Online Master’s Degrees in Creative Writing

Course Spotlight

Your online MFA writing degree coursework can prepare you to leverage your passion for written expression as a platform for inspiration, information, persuasion, connectivity, and much more within the broad field of writing communications. The MFA writing online degree explores written expression through the three primary literary lenses, covering foundational focuses such as the following:

  • Creative Writing for the MFA
  • Focused Poetry Workshop
  • Fiction Writing Workshop
  • Classic Foundational Literature: Creative Nonfiction

Career Outlook

Our MFA writing online program in creative writing, poetry or creative nonfiction helps prepare graduates for opportunities within creative writing and other areas across writing communications. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual salary for a writer is $69,510. For those interested in pursuing a role as a technical writer, the pay is even more lucrative, with BLS reporting an annual salary of $78,060.

Admissions Requirements

For admission to your program, you will need to complete your online application and submit the following documents:

  • Online Application
  • Résumé
  • Letter of intent, including a personal statement regarding your interest in the program and career goals 
    • For the MFA, this statement should describe why you would like to pursue the MFA degree and the role writing has played in your life 
  • Official undergraduate transcript(s), as well as official transcript(s) from any graduate school(s) attended with a minimum GPA of 3.0
    • If GPA is lower, please discuss options with your enrollment counselor
  • Creative writing sample of 7-10 pages
    • NOTE: The MFA program admission is selective based on the program director’s approval of this submitted creative writing sample

Tuition Details

The cost per credit hour for this program is $561. Besides affordable tuition, we offer a generous transfer policy of up to 90 credits toward your degree completion to further offset tuition costs—to save you time and money on your education!

Frequently Asked Questions

We do not charge any fees in addition to tuition for any of our online graduate degree programs, including this online MFA writing program.

The online MFA creative writing, nonfiction writing or poetry writing program at Lindenwood allows you to transfer up to 9 credits. Learn more about our transfer policy.

Yes, there are scholarships available. Learn more about our scholarship policy by reaching out to an admissions advisor.

MFA Emphases Available

Explore creative writing alongside published authors with the online MFA Creative Nonfiction master’s program from Lindenwood University. The MFA creative nonfiction degree track examines the practice of writing as a creative art form—from many angles—from its history to its contemporary expression. This creative nonfiction MFA covers creative nonfiction expressed in a number of formats, including novels, short stories and essays, along with supportive topics in editing, publishing, literary analysis, and writing critiques. A master’s in creative nonfiction can help further develop your writing proficiency and style as a professional writer, or prepare you for more advanced studies in this field.

Hone your creative writing skills as you design your own curriculum across a range of courses – workshops, craft and literature classes – in the Fiction concentration of the online MFA in Writing program. The MFA in fiction writing can help you further develop your approach to composition, creative dissertation, narrative, imagery in your writing and more specialized writing tools such as metaphor. A fiction writing program can help you earn your fiction writing degree credential for career paths in areas such as communications, your MFA studies can help you commit more fully to a professional creative writing path.

Considering pursuing an online MFA poetry program? This is your chance to pursue your MFA poetry online. Enhance your poetry capabilities as you design your own curriculum and take advantage of workshops, craft classes, and literature classes in the online MFA Poetry Writing program from Lindenwood University. The MFA in Poetry online track offers an opportunity to advance your approach to your poetry writing practice, through an exploration of key areas such as structure, form, figurative language, rhyme, mood, tone and syntax. This master’s degree in poetry track prepares you to take your writing practice to the next level through publishing or continued study in this field.

Why Choose Lindenwood University Online?

Since 1832, Lindenwood University has served students worldwide with affordable, high-quality academic programs providing real experience and real success. After nearly 200 years of academic excellence, Lindenwood is committed to a set of core values, including integrity, dedication, excellence, creativity, and community.

Quality

Quality

We evolve our online degree programs to reflect the latest in academic research and innovation and to meet the top standards of higher education.

Affordability

Affordability

We are committed to offering our students studying online low tuition rates on top of multiple ways to save on your education.

Career-Focused

Career-Focused

Our programs align curriculum to industry realities from experienced instructors who share real-world insights.

Support

Support

We employ experts who are dedicated to helping our students with financial aid planning, enrollment counseling, tutoring services, and more.

We are committed to helping you succeed.

Throughout each step of your online degree program, you will receive support. From enrollment and tuition planning to staying on the right track, your support team is there to ensure your success.

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