With the guidance and support of our writing professors, students write extensively in a variety of genres, provide critiques of each others? work, and perfect the art of revision.Students take classes on the craft of all different genres, from fiction to poetry to creative nonfiction, all of which serve to bulk up students? writing portfolio and provide ample material to submit to literary journals.In the heart of Portland's rich literary culture, students have opportunities to hear acclaimed writers in the Portland Arts and Lectures Series, visit the fabled Powell's bookstore for readings and explorations and interact with faculty and students from Pacific's MFA in writing graduate program.