Antioch MFA Program
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Low-Residency MFA in Creative Writing with a social justice mission. We offer degrees in Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Writing for Young People, Screenwriting, Playwriting, and Translation. Community, Not Competition!
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Here is the lineup for our December 2025 Antioch MFA residency! We're accepting applications until November 15. Study Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, YA, Playwriting, Screenwriting, or Literary Translation. Attend the residency in person at our Culver City campus, or online. More info in bio.
This week, our Writer Wednesday Spotlight goes to one of our special guest editors for the upcoming December Residency, Hedi El Kholti!
Born in Rabat, Morocco, in 1967, Hedi El Kholti moved to Los Angeles in 1992, working in the film industry for five years before earning a BFA degree at Art Center
Born in Rabat, Morocco, in 1967, Hedi El Kholti moved to Los Angeles in 1992, working in the film industry for five years before earning a BFA degree at Art Center
December 4, 2025 at 8:09 AM
This week, our Writer Wednesday Spotlight goes to one of our special guest editors for the upcoming December Residency, Hedi El Kholti!
Born in Rabat, Morocco, in 1967, Hedi El Kholti moved to Los Angeles in 1992, working in the film industry for five years before earning a BFA degree at Art Center
Born in Rabat, Morocco, in 1967, Hedi El Kholti moved to Los Angeles in 1992, working in the film industry for five years before earning a BFA degree at Art Center
This week, our Writer Wednesday Spotlight goes to one of our upcoming December Residency guests: Harryette Mullen, Special Guest in Poetry!
Harryette Mullen’s latest books are Regaining Unconsciousness (Graywolf, 2025), Open Leaves/poems from earth (Black Sunflowers Poetry Press, 2023), and a
Harryette Mullen’s latest books are Regaining Unconsciousness (Graywolf, 2025), Open Leaves/poems from earth (Black Sunflowers Poetry Press, 2023), and a
December 4, 2025 at 7:54 AM
This week, our Writer Wednesday Spotlight goes to one of our upcoming December Residency guests: Harryette Mullen, Special Guest in Poetry!
Harryette Mullen’s latest books are Regaining Unconsciousness (Graywolf, 2025), Open Leaves/poems from earth (Black Sunflowers Poetry Press, 2023), and a
Harryette Mullen’s latest books are Regaining Unconsciousness (Graywolf, 2025), Open Leaves/poems from earth (Black Sunflowers Poetry Press, 2023), and a
This week, our Mentor Monday Spotlight goes to one of our visiting faculty members in Creative Non-Fiction for the upcoming December Residency, Christine Hyung-Oak Lee!
Christine Hyung-Oak Lee is the author of a memoir (TELL ME EVERYTHING YOU DON’T REMEMBER), which was featured in Self magazine,
Christine Hyung-Oak Lee is the author of a memoir (TELL ME EVERYTHING YOU DON’T REMEMBER), which was featured in Self magazine,
November 24, 2025 at 8:14 PM
This week, our Mentor Monday Spotlight goes to one of our visiting faculty members in Creative Non-Fiction for the upcoming December Residency, Christine Hyung-Oak Lee!
Christine Hyung-Oak Lee is the author of a memoir (TELL ME EVERYTHING YOU DON’T REMEMBER), which was featured in Self magazine,
Christine Hyung-Oak Lee is the author of a memoir (TELL ME EVERYTHING YOU DON’T REMEMBER), which was featured in Self magazine,
This week, our Mentor Monday Spotlight goes to one of our visiting faculty members in Dramatic Writing for the upcoming December Residency, Alexandra Chang, Visiting Faculty in Fiction!
Alexandra Chang is the author of Days of Distraction and Tomb Sweeping. She is a National Book Foundation 5 under
Alexandra Chang is the author of Days of Distraction and Tomb Sweeping. She is a National Book Foundation 5 under
October 27, 2025 at 6:59 PM
This week, our Mentor Monday Spotlight goes to one of our visiting faculty members in Dramatic Writing for the upcoming December Residency, Alexandra Chang, Visiting Faculty in Fiction!
Alexandra Chang is the author of Days of Distraction and Tomb Sweeping. She is a National Book Foundation 5 under
Alexandra Chang is the author of Days of Distraction and Tomb Sweeping. She is a National Book Foundation 5 under
This week, our Writer Wednesday Spotlight goes to one of our guests for the upcoming December Residency: Bhavani Rao, Special Guest in Screenwriting (Playwriting)!
An accomplished entertainment industry expert, Bhavani Rao is a producer, writer, generator, leader, founder, mentor, & storyteller who
An accomplished entertainment industry expert, Bhavani Rao is a producer, writer, generator, leader, founder, mentor, & storyteller who
October 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
This week, our Writer Wednesday Spotlight goes to one of our guests for the upcoming December Residency: Bhavani Rao, Special Guest in Screenwriting (Playwriting)!
An accomplished entertainment industry expert, Bhavani Rao is a producer, writer, generator, leader, founder, mentor, & storyteller who
An accomplished entertainment industry expert, Bhavani Rao is a producer, writer, generator, leader, founder, mentor, & storyteller who
This week, our Faculty Friday Spotlight goes to one of our visiting faculty members in Playwriting for the upcoming December Residency, Jesús I. Valles!
Jesús I. Valles (they/them) is a queer Mexican immigrant, writer-performer from Cd. Juarez/El Paso. Valles is the winner of the 2023 Yale Drama
Jesús I. Valles (they/them) is a queer Mexican immigrant, writer-performer from Cd. Juarez/El Paso. Valles is the winner of the 2023 Yale Drama
October 18, 2025 at 12:09 AM
This week, our Faculty Friday Spotlight goes to one of our visiting faculty members in Playwriting for the upcoming December Residency, Jesús I. Valles!
Jesús I. Valles (they/them) is a queer Mexican immigrant, writer-performer from Cd. Juarez/El Paso. Valles is the winner of the 2023 Yale Drama
Jesús I. Valles (they/them) is a queer Mexican immigrant, writer-performer from Cd. Juarez/El Paso. Valles is the winner of the 2023 Yale Drama
We’re so excited to announce the lineup for our December 2025 Antioch MFA residency! We are accepting applications until November 15. Some faculty and guests include Francesca Lia Block (Fiction/Young people), Jack Chang (Young People/Fiction), Jose Hernandez (Alum at Work), and David Bowles
October 17, 2025 at 10:22 PM
We’re so excited to announce the lineup for our December 2025 Antioch MFA residency! We are accepting applications until November 15. Some faculty and guests include Francesca Lia Block (Fiction/Young people), Jack Chang (Young People/Fiction), Jose Hernandez (Alum at Work), and David Bowles
Here is the lineup for our December 2025 Antioch MFA residency! We're accepting applications until December 1. Study Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, YA, Playwriting, Screenwriting, or Translation. Attend the residency in-person at our Culver City campus, or online. Learn more @ link in bio
October 17, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Here is the lineup for our December 2025 Antioch MFA residency! We're accepting applications until December 1. Study Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, YA, Playwriting, Screenwriting, or Translation. Attend the residency in-person at our Culver City campus, or online. Learn more @ link in bio
This week, our Faculty Friday Spotlight goes to one of our faculty members in Poetry for the upcoming December Residency, Safia Elhillo, Visiting Faculty in Poetry.
Sudanese by way of Washington D.C., Safia Elhillo is the author of Girls That Never Die, The January Children, Home Is Not a Country,
Sudanese by way of Washington D.C., Safia Elhillo is the author of Girls That Never Die, The January Children, Home Is Not a Country,
October 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM
This week, our Faculty Friday Spotlight goes to one of our faculty members in Poetry for the upcoming December Residency, Safia Elhillo, Visiting Faculty in Poetry.
Sudanese by way of Washington D.C., Safia Elhillo is the author of Girls That Never Die, The January Children, Home Is Not a Country,
Sudanese by way of Washington D.C., Safia Elhillo is the author of Girls That Never Die, The January Children, Home Is Not a Country,
On Saturday, October 25 at 10 AM PDT, Antioch MFA Program in Los Angeles will be hosting “Inside The MFA”, an online panel of current students discussing their experiences. Register at buff.ly/1VfPK4L. We are accepting applications for December! Scholarships available!
October 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
On Saturday, October 25 at 10 AM PDT, Antioch MFA Program in Los Angeles will be hosting “Inside The MFA”, an online panel of current students discussing their experiences. Register at buff.ly/1VfPK4L. We are accepting applications for December! Scholarships available!
This week, our Mentor Monday Spotlight goes to one of our Faculty members in Dramatic Writing for the upcoming December Residency, Colette Freedman
Colette Freedman (dramatic writing teaching faculty) is an internationally produced playwright with over 50 produced plays and musicals.
Colette Freedman (dramatic writing teaching faculty) is an internationally produced playwright with over 50 produced plays and musicals.
October 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This week, our Mentor Monday Spotlight goes to one of our Faculty members in Dramatic Writing for the upcoming December Residency, Colette Freedman
Colette Freedman (dramatic writing teaching faculty) is an internationally produced playwright with over 50 produced plays and musicals.
Colette Freedman (dramatic writing teaching faculty) is an internationally produced playwright with over 50 produced plays and musicals.
Core Poetry Faculty Cathy Linh Che's second book of poems, Becoming Ghost (Washington Square Press), has been long-listed for the National Book Award. As Diana Khoi Nguyen writes, "Cathy Linh Che’s poetry vibrates with the rage and ache that accompany revisionist history work.
October 4, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Core Poetry Faculty Cathy Linh Che's second book of poems, Becoming Ghost (Washington Square Press), has been long-listed for the National Book Award. As Diana Khoi Nguyen writes, "Cathy Linh Che’s poetry vibrates with the rage and ache that accompany revisionist history work.
On this episode of Antioch MFA's LitCit, host Mansi Aneja chats with writer and Antioch nonfiction faculty member Edgar Gomez. Gomez is a queer NicaRican writer born and raised in Florida. He is the author of the memoir High-Risk Homosexual, which was released in 2022 and won the American Book Award
October 4, 2025 at 12:47 AM
On this episode of Antioch MFA's LitCit, host Mansi Aneja chats with writer and Antioch nonfiction faculty member Edgar Gomez. Gomez is a queer NicaRican writer born and raised in Florida. He is the author of the memoir High-Risk Homosexual, which was released in 2022 and won the American Book Award
Here is the lineup for our December 2025 Antioch MFA residency! We're accepting applications until November 15. Study Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, YA, Playwriting, Screenwriting, or Literary Translation. Attend the residency in person at our Culver City campus, or online. More info in bio.
October 3, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Here is the lineup for our December 2025 Antioch MFA residency! We're accepting applications until November 15. Study Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, YA, Playwriting, Screenwriting, or Literary Translation. Attend the residency in person at our Culver City campus, or online. More info in bio.
This week, our Mentor Monday Spotlight goes to one of our Faculty members in Creative Non-Fiction & Poetry for the upcoming December Residency, Khadijah Queen.
Khadijah Queen is the author of eight books of innovative poetry, hybrid prose, and creative nonfiction. Her memoir, Between the Devil &
Khadijah Queen is the author of eight books of innovative poetry, hybrid prose, and creative nonfiction. Her memoir, Between the Devil &
September 30, 2025 at 7:11 AM
This week, our Mentor Monday Spotlight goes to one of our Faculty members in Creative Non-Fiction & Poetry for the upcoming December Residency, Khadijah Queen.
Khadijah Queen is the author of eight books of innovative poetry, hybrid prose, and creative nonfiction. Her memoir, Between the Devil &
Khadijah Queen is the author of eight books of innovative poetry, hybrid prose, and creative nonfiction. Her memoir, Between the Devil &
This week, our Faculty Friday Spotlight goes to one of our faculty members in Fiction for the upcoming December Residency, Lisa Locascio Nighthawk, program chair in Fiction.
Her debut novel, Open Me, was published by Grove Atlantic in 2018. A New York Times Editor’s Choice, Open Me was a
Her debut novel, Open Me, was published by Grove Atlantic in 2018. A New York Times Editor’s Choice, Open Me was a
September 20, 2025 at 9:02 AM
This week, our Faculty Friday Spotlight goes to one of our faculty members in Fiction for the upcoming December Residency, Lisa Locascio Nighthawk, program chair in Fiction.
Her debut novel, Open Me, was published by Grove Atlantic in 2018. A New York Times Editor’s Choice, Open Me was a
Her debut novel, Open Me, was published by Grove Atlantic in 2018. A New York Times Editor’s Choice, Open Me was a
This week, our Faculty Friday Spotlight goes to one of our faculty members in Poetry for the upcoming December Residency, Cathy Linh Che, Core Poetry Faculty!
Cathy Linh Che is a writer and multidisciplinary artist. She is the author of Becoming Ghost (Washington Square Press, 2025),
Cathy Linh Che is a writer and multidisciplinary artist. She is the author of Becoming Ghost (Washington Square Press, 2025),
September 20, 2025 at 8:52 AM
This week, our Faculty Friday Spotlight goes to one of our faculty members in Poetry for the upcoming December Residency, Cathy Linh Che, Core Poetry Faculty!
Cathy Linh Che is a writer and multidisciplinary artist. She is the author of Becoming Ghost (Washington Square Press, 2025),
Cathy Linh Che is a writer and multidisciplinary artist. She is the author of Becoming Ghost (Washington Square Press, 2025),
We’re so excited to announce the lineup for our December 2025 Antioch MFA residency! Some faculty and guests include Cathy Linh Che (Poetry Core Faculty) and Colette Freedman (Teaching Faculty), Ellie Eberlee (Criticism), and Rita Bullwinkel (Fiction). We are accepting applications! Study Poetry,
September 20, 2025 at 8:45 AM
We’re so excited to announce the lineup for our December 2025 Antioch MFA residency! Some faculty and guests include Cathy Linh Che (Poetry Core Faculty) and Colette Freedman (Teaching Faculty), Ellie Eberlee (Criticism), and Rita Bullwinkel (Fiction). We are accepting applications! Study Poetry,
One-on-one attention from faculty mentors.
Warm and inclusive creative atmosphere.
Community, not competition @antiochmfa.
A lifelong community. What are you waiting for?
Priority app deadline for our December 2025 residency is 9/1. After that, apps are accepted on a rolling basis.
Warm and inclusive creative atmosphere.
Community, not competition @antiochmfa.
A lifelong community. What are you waiting for?
Priority app deadline for our December 2025 residency is 9/1. After that, apps are accepted on a rolling basis.
September 19, 2025 at 1:51 AM
One-on-one attention from faculty mentors.
Warm and inclusive creative atmosphere.
Community, not competition @antiochmfa.
A lifelong community. What are you waiting for?
Priority app deadline for our December 2025 residency is 9/1. After that, apps are accepted on a rolling basis.
Warm and inclusive creative atmosphere.
Community, not competition @antiochmfa.
A lifelong community. What are you waiting for?
Priority app deadline for our December 2025 residency is 9/1. After that, apps are accepted on a rolling basis.
Commit to your writing practice.
Refine your process.
Become the writer you already are.
Become the writer you want to be.
Priority app deadline for our December 2025 residency is 9/1. After that apps are accepted on a rolling basis. Scholarships available.
Learn more at link in bio.
Refine your process.
Become the writer you already are.
Become the writer you want to be.
Priority app deadline for our December 2025 residency is 9/1. After that apps are accepted on a rolling basis. Scholarships available.
Learn more at link in bio.
August 28, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Commit to your writing practice.
Refine your process.
Become the writer you already are.
Become the writer you want to be.
Priority app deadline for our December 2025 residency is 9/1. After that apps are accepted on a rolling basis. Scholarships available.
Learn more at link in bio.
Refine your process.
Become the writer you already are.
Become the writer you want to be.
Priority app deadline for our December 2025 residency is 9/1. After that apps are accepted on a rolling basis. Scholarships available.
Learn more at link in bio.
Interested in creative writing? Join us this Saturday to get a taste of our MFA Program! We're accepting applications for December!
Attend our Post-MFA in the Teaching of Creative Writing Info Session
Saturday, August 16th @ 10am PT/1pm ET with Josh Roark, and
Attend our Post-MFA in the Teaching of Creative Writing Info Session
Saturday, August 16th @ 10am PT/1pm ET with Josh Roark, and
August 14, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Interested in creative writing? Join us this Saturday to get a taste of our MFA Program! We're accepting applications for December!
Attend our Post-MFA in the Teaching of Creative Writing Info Session
Saturday, August 16th @ 10am PT/1pm ET with Josh Roark, and
Attend our Post-MFA in the Teaching of Creative Writing Info Session
Saturday, August 16th @ 10am PT/1pm ET with Josh Roark, and
August Shoutouts from the Antioch MFA Community. Congratulations! We are accepting applications for December. Learn how to apply to our program at the link in bio.
August 7, 2025 at 1:59 AM
August Shoutouts from the Antioch MFA Community. Congratulations! We are accepting applications for December. Learn how to apply to our program at the link in bio.
Nurture your writing practice with our world-class faculty at our low-residency MFA, @antiochmfa, the only program with a core commitment to social justice.
Priority app deadline for our December 2025 residency is 9/1. After that, apps are accepted on a rolling basis. Scholarships available.
Priority app deadline for our December 2025 residency is 9/1. After that, apps are accepted on a rolling basis. Scholarships available.
August 7, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Nurture your writing practice with our world-class faculty at our low-residency MFA, @antiochmfa, the only program with a core commitment to social justice.
Priority app deadline for our December 2025 residency is 9/1. After that, apps are accepted on a rolling basis. Scholarships available.
Priority app deadline for our December 2025 residency is 9/1. After that, apps are accepted on a rolling basis. Scholarships available.
Learn more about our MFA in Creative Writing program!
We’re hosting an Info Session for our MFA program this Saturday, August 9th, at 10am PT/1pm ET, with Cathy Linh Che.
Learn about our hybrid residencies: Students have the flexibility of attending in-person at our LA campus, online, or both!
We’re hosting an Info Session for our MFA program this Saturday, August 9th, at 10am PT/1pm ET, with Cathy Linh Che.
Learn about our hybrid residencies: Students have the flexibility of attending in-person at our LA campus, online, or both!
August 5, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Learn more about our MFA in Creative Writing program!
We’re hosting an Info Session for our MFA program this Saturday, August 9th, at 10am PT/1pm ET, with Cathy Linh Che.
Learn about our hybrid residencies: Students have the flexibility of attending in-person at our LA campus, online, or both!
We’re hosting an Info Session for our MFA program this Saturday, August 9th, at 10am PT/1pm ET, with Cathy Linh Che.
Learn about our hybrid residencies: Students have the flexibility of attending in-person at our LA campus, online, or both!
Join us on Wednesday, August 6, to get a taste of our MFA Program! We're accepting applications for December!
The Art of Subtext: The Unspoken Soul Matter, with Victoria Patterson
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 3:00 - 4:15pm PT/ 6:00 - 7:15pm ET
The Art of Subtext: The Unspoken Soul Matter, with Victoria Patterson
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 3:00 - 4:15pm PT/ 6:00 - 7:15pm ET
August 4, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Join us on Wednesday, August 6, to get a taste of our MFA Program! We're accepting applications for December!
The Art of Subtext: The Unspoken Soul Matter, with Victoria Patterson
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 3:00 - 4:15pm PT/ 6:00 - 7:15pm ET
The Art of Subtext: The Unspoken Soul Matter, with Victoria Patterson
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 3:00 - 4:15pm PT/ 6:00 - 7:15pm ET