"A book begins as a private excitement of the mind..."         
- E.L. Doctorow

The N.Y.U. Creative Writing Program, among the most distinguished programs in the country, is a leading national center for the study of writing and literature. The undergraduate and graduate programs provide students with an opportunity to develop their craft while working closely with some of the finest poets and novelists writing today. We invite you to join a supportive and serious community of writers engaged in an exceptional program of study.