Department of Writing, Literature & Publishing News

Pulitzer Prize-winning Poet Advises Students

“I just spent $150 at the Emerson bookstore on sweatshirts, sweatpants, and other memorabilia,” joked poet Claudia Emerson, referring to her shared last name with the College. “I want to wear this stuff back home in Virginia. This is the best name for any educational institution.”

Panel Presents Colombian Resilience Project

The tenacity of 200 displaced Colombian families is being exhibited in documentaries as part of the Colombian Resilience Project.

Alumni Profile: Political Speechwriter Michael Moats, MFA '10

In September 2003, Michael Moats, MFA ’10, applied to Emerson’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program expecting to follow his dream.

Students Debate the Need for Fiction with Author David Shields

On October 13 the fiction–writer–turned–essayist read from the book as part of Emerson’s Department of Writing, Literature, and Publishing Reading Series.

Embrace the Unexpected

On October 12, Writing, Literature and Publishing (WLP) students were invited to a Q&A session at Emerson’s Paramount Center with renowned author Jim Shepard.

Painter's Short Short Story Collection Garners Raves

Writing, Literature and Publishing Professor Pamela Painter’s short, short story collection Wouldn’t You Like to Know has received recognition from Flashfiction.net.

A Hermit Who Decorates?

Do you know what a decorative hermit is? Steve Himmer does. The author and Writing, Literature and Publishing Lecturer became an expert on the subject while doing research for his debut novel, The Bee-Loud Glade.

Lending Their Voices, Honing Their Skills

In a new program established by the Office of Communications and Marketing, Emerson students are writing press releases, covering news stories, producing videos, designing publications, and creating social media campaigns.