SNHU's MFA writing community

We teach the craft, the art, and the business of prose writing and publishing.

The MFA at Southern New Hampshire University is a highly individualized, two-year, low-residency writing program focused on fiction and nonfiction. Each semester you study for six-months with an accomplished faculty mentor of your choice on reading and writing projects tailored to your needs.

Our two principal goals

Create a close and vibrant writing community
Graduate each student with a publishable book in hand

Students are accepted into the program during our 10-day campus residency in July and our 7-day online residency in February. During residencies, students work with major visiting writers of fiction and nonfiction and with our board of advisors from the publishing industry - editors, agents, and book marketing professionals.

Manchester Area

Manchester is one of the largest and most dynamic cities in northern New England. Manchester combines small-town charm with a lively cultural scene. We’re home to two orchestras, an opera company, and dozens of nightclubs. Downtown Manchester boasts more than 70 restaurants. Go fishing, go for a hike, or go skiing. Manchester has it all. More...

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