Although Antioch writers enter with a specialty in a single genre (poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction), there will be ample opportunities for students to read, study, and pursue multiple genres, and to explore the relationships among them. Lectures and faculty-led seminars often pull material from two or more disciplines—for instance, poets might talk about rhythm in fiction, creative nonfiction writers might address the importance of staging a scene.

Our faculty publish successfully in multiple genres and are often glad to support students in their cross-genre explorations. Reading assignments during the project period may pull from any genre, or film and music—if relevant to the student's exploration of craft. And every seminar and lecture during the residency is open to all students, regardless of the genre they are studying during the ensuing project periods.

Fiction
Each fiction cohort consists of short story writers and novelists who participate in intimate workshops and work with a different faculty mentor each term. Our mentors represent a wide range of aesthetics and interests, and are committed to the mentorship process. Students in fiction submit fresh pages of creative work and rewrites each month, along with book annotations and ongoing craft dialogue. Meet our faculty.

Poetry
Antioch poets work with our diverse, risk-taking faculty. Poets write and rewrite, reading toward an engagement with issues of contemporary literature and craft, as well as toward an understanding of classic literature and the poets' toolkit. Monthly packets range in size from 7-20 pages, with numerous book or craft-focused annotations. Meet our faculty.

Creative Nonfiction
Our creative nonfiction program admits students who are committed to writing compelling, energetic work in this innovative genre. Students read widely, exploring the techniques that make creative nonfiction resonate and signify. Our outstanding and generous faculty provide detailed critique on new and revised work, annotations, and craft considerations each month. Meet our faculty.

Genre Jumping—Mixed Genre Experience
During a student's second or third term at Antioch, he or she may transfer into a second genre for the length of the semester—while still completing the program on time.

Dual Concentration—Double-Genre
Students who become passionate about their second discipline may choose to spend an extra semester at Antioch so that they may graduate with a Dual Concentration (three terms in the primary entering genre, two terms in the alternate genre).