Overview

Key Features

At the Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing program delivered at Emerson College, we welcome writers who create stories in the genres of fantasy, science fiction, romance, horror, mystery, thrillers, young adult—and any exciting combination thereof.

Housed in the Department of Writing, Literature and Publishing in the School of the Arts, our flexible graduate program allows you to work on your writing from anywhere in the world, with online workshops, literature seminars, and publishing courses that fit your schedule. Become a better writer, explore the history of your genre, and learn how to take the first steps toward publishing.

Program Highlights

100% online and asynchronous MFA program to fit your schedule
Develop your writing skills and focus on creating plot and character-driven stories
Engage in an in-depth review of how books are published and marketed with trade publishing professionals
Craft a thesis to submit to agents or self-publish, with one-on-one support from your advisor
Networking opportunities with renowned writers, publishers, and academics
No GRE requirements to apply
Full-time and part-time options

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing Workshop in Popular Fiction
Seminar in Popular Fiction
Topics in Writing and Publishing

Book Design and Production

Young Adult Science Fiction and Fantasy
Who Knows What When: Creating Suspense in Any Genre

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official Transcripts
2 letters of recommendation: From persons best able to assess academic and professional qualifications, including motivations and goals.
Admission Essay: Your careful responses to the prompts will help us determine if the program you are applying to is the right fit for you. Please answer each prompt as thoughtfully as possible.
Writing Sample: You are required to submit a maximum of 15 pages (double spaced) of fiction in your preferred genre.
Resume: Include your professional and educational history.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21528 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21528 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

21528 USD / year

≈ 21528 USD / year

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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