Core courses are taught by the writing faculty of our affiliated programs in English, Theatre, and Film, but students also have the chance to study with distinguished visiting faculty who teach each semester for the Michener Program. Typically, two or three visitors are in residence each semester, teaching workshops and other special readings courses.

James Magnuson, MCW director, is the author of ten novels, including Without Barbarians, Ghost Dancing, Windfall, and The Hounds of Winter. Former Hodder Fellow and playwright-in-residence at Princeton University (plays: Squanto, Slingsong, Game Time), he's also been TV series writer for Knots Landing, Class of '96, and Sweet Justice.