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Poetry Made Leah Saint Marie, MFACW ’06, a Better Screenwriter
Attending workshops at Chatham “allows you to look at your work through that editorial perspective,” she says.

Chatham Professor and Writer Marc Nieson has Been a Busy Bee
Associate professor of English Marc Nieson takes us through his life as a creative.

How Word Circus Works with Chatham’s Creative Writing MFA
Chatham’s MFA Creative Writing offers plenty of unique programming, from visiting lecturers to funding opportunities. One beloved event? Word Circus, a reading series hosted by— and featuring the talents of— Chatham’s MFACW writers.

Alumni Profile: Christine Stroud, MFACW ’13
Learning the business of publishing at Chatham was “the beginning of my career, basically,” Christine Stroud said.

Alumni Profile: Laura J. Roberts, MFACW ’16
Laura Roberts’ MFA helped launch her career of candid and humorous writing about life in West Virginia.