The Summer Creative Writing Program at Berkeley

There are presently no open calls for submissions.

Welcome to the Summer Creative Writing Program submissions manager. Please observe the following submission guidelines:

• Include your name and the page number on every sheet.
• All manuscripts must be in 12 point font with margins of at least 1” all around.
• Please remember to double-space.
• If a current student, include the name of your home institution, your major, and your year of study.
• While you may apply in multiple genres, during the program you can attend workshop in only one, so do indicate a preference.

*Indicate whether applying for the Comprehensive Track or Studio Track.

Questions? Write us at scwp@berkeley.edu

Fiction and Creative Nonfiction:
Submit no more than 5000 words. Prose should be double-spaced. Include a brief introduction indicating whether your submission is standalone or an excerpt.

Poetry:
Submit no more than 10 pages of poetry.

Submit your best work, but be assured there will an opportunity to submit a different selection for workshop.

We look forward to reading your work!

The Summer Creative Writing Program at Berkeley