Literature Award to John McManus

Faculty News, News Flash

We are thrilled to announce that MFAW-VT faculty member John McManus is one of the eight winners of the prestigious American Academy Arts and Letters Award in Literature. This $10,000 award is given for “exceptional accomplishment” in any genre. From the...

Two New Essays from Victoria Nelson

Faculty News, News Flash

Victoria Nelson’s essay on Vladimir Sorokin’s novel DAY OF THE OPRICHNIK and its relevance to current politics in Russia and the U.S. is out in the Los Angeles Review of Books.Her essay “Letter from London: Mother Moorcock” on Michael...

Writing on Water

Student and Alumni Conference/retreat

Now more than ever. Take a breather in a beautiful place on Earth.  Pamper your spirit in delicious nutritious luxury.  Move to the natural rhythm of your body and mind.  Immerse in the beauty and customs of a people beyond your...

Wide Open Writing

Student and Alumni Conference/retreat

Wide Open Writing is a place, a space and a philosophy. It’s a creative gathering place and a support mechanism – a connect-up and a source.  A go-to international resource offering writing groups, coaching, retreats, and dependable support for...

Umbrella Factory

Student and Alumni Journal

Umbrella Factory isn’t just a magazine, it’s a community project that includes writers, readers, poets, essayists, filmmakers and anyone doing something especially cool. The scope is rather large but rather simple. We want to establish a...