FDU - Florham - Department of Literature, Language, Writing and Philosophy

11/24/2015

We have something celebrate, as creative writing major, Katarina Tonks has just won a MAJOR PRIZE for her newest book on Wattpad!

It was just announced that Katarina is #1 out of the top 10 winners for the People's Choice award for the Watty Awards on Wattpad.com.
There were about 75,000 submissions in the awards this year.
Katarina is #1!
I know you will all join me in congratulating Katarina on this wonderful recognition of her work.
Check it out yourself:

https://www.wattpad.com/user/katrocks247

10/19/2015

10/09/2015

Frankie's essay is selected as a "Notable Essay" in Best American Essays 2014.

We are so proud of our Creative Writing program Graduate, class of 2014. Go Frankie!

09/30/2015

WAMFest is fast approaching!

This year's theme is The Art of Healing Veterans. Events will be held this October 14th, 15th and 16th at FDU's Madison campus in the Mansion.

Go here for more info!

http://view2.fdu.edu/academics/becton-college/literature-language-writing-philosophy/wamfest/

09/30/2015

Why CREATIVE WRITING at FDU?
Here are just a few reasons!

09/16/2015

SAVE THE DATE!

On September 29th, poet Michael Heller will be coming to the Orangerie on campus. 3:30! Be there, or be terribly filled with regret for all time!

We will see you there. :)

08/21/2015

Our very own Rene Steinke had her book shortlisted for the St. Francis College Literary Award! Check it out!
http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/2015/8/17/six-authors-make-50k-st-francis-college-literary-prize-shortlist

If you haven't already, give this wonderful book a read-- Friendswood. (http://www.amazon.com/Friendswood-A-Novel-Rene-Steinke/dp/1594633835)

Six authors make $50K St. Francis College Literary Prize shortlist

07/14/2015

Here is a short piece that was published at Quail Bell magazine... by one of our own Creative Writing majors at FDU!

You rock, Chris!

Everyone else, check this out.



http://www.quailbellmagazine.com/the-unreal/fiction-a-little-accident

Links: World of Christine Stoddard • Quail Bell Magazine • The Persistence of Poe • The Nest • Airborne • Comicality • Richmond's Dead and Buried • Forget Fairytales...

04/23/2015

Happy ! CREW is selling dirt cups right in front of the library. Yummmmmmm.

Yes, you bet I ate one.