Art of Writing cultivates and supports the craft of writing at UC Berkeley.
Our seminars, workshops, tutoring programs, and events build a collaborative writing community across the disciplines, and approach writing as a teachable art.
Museum Writing Workshop
Museums use objects to tell stories that spark curiosity and enrich visitors' appreciation. Text plays a key role in bringing these stories to life. In this March workshop, undergraduates visit local museums to learn the art of museum writing. Applications now open.
Outstanding Student Essays
Undergraduate students in Art of Writing seminars may choose to participate in an essay contest. AoW publishes the winning submissions here at the end of each semester.
The Spring 2024 contest winners' writings were especially compelling — enjoy their stories.
The Spring 2024 contest winners' writings were especially compelling — enjoy their stories.
Alex Creighton on Writing
Alex Creighton, AoW postdoctoral fellow for the last two years, will miss his time at Berkeley as he moves on to Bennington College. Read his insights about the writing process and community, gleaned from his experience teaching UC undergraduates.
