Overview

The Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults (MFAC) program at Hamline University is designed for aspiring writers who want to hone their skills in writing for children and young adults and build a career in the publishing industry.

Key Features

Low-residency program that allows students to work on their writing from anywhere in the world while receiving feedback from faculty and peers
Personalized mentorship from faculty who are experienced writers and editors in the field of children's and young adult literature
Curriculum that emphasizes writing craft, publishing industry knowledge, and the business of being a writer
Focus on diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences in literature for children and young adults
Emphasis on building a writing community and creating a supportive network of fellow writers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
Creative Writing for Publication
The Creative Life
The Writer's Journey
Research and Revision
The Business of Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

52 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Saint Paul, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application
Writing sample (typically 20-30 pages of creative writing in the genre of children's or young adult literature)
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
Personal statement
Resume or curriculum vitae
Letters of recommendation (typically two)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23608 USD / year

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Out-of-State

23608 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

23608 USD / year

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Living costs

Saint Paul

United States

1040 - 1755 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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