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The Brooklyn Writers Foundry Low-Residency MFA program at St. Joseph’s University, New York takes place on our historic campus in Clinton Hill — one of the loveliest neighborhoods in all of New York City.

We seek to attract writers from across the country who dedicate themselves to excellence in creative writing. During short residency periods twice a year, students can learn within a community composed of fellow writers and instructors while exploring the vibrant literary scene of the city. 

We specialize in literary fiction, nonfiction and poetry. One-week residency periods in late June and early January allow students to participate in a lively schedule of daily on-campus classes, readings and lectures with an exceptional roster of core and guest faculty members. For the rest of the year, students receive individualized monthly feedback on their writing from their workshop instructors while also participating in virtual discussion-based reading classes. 

Our MFA program takes two years to complete, with a schedule designed to complement the life of the working writer and tuition that is among the lowest of any MFA program in New York City. You can email us directly at [email protected] with any questions. We look forward to reading your work.