Creative Writing: The Craft of Character

Amy Bloom serves as the Distinguished University Writer in Residence and Director of the Shapiro Center for Creative Writing at Wesleyan University. A renowned author and former psychotherapist, she has earned critical acclaim for her novels, short stories, and most recently, her memoir "In Love." Her work has garnered numerous prestigious nominations, including the National Book Award and National Book Critics Circle Award. Her writing spans multiple genres, from fiction to essays, appearing in leading publications such as The New Yorker, The Atlantic Monthly, and Vogue. Her novels, including "Lucky Us," "Away," and "White Houses," have been translated into fifteen languages, demonstrating her global literary impact. Beyond her writing, she shapes future generations of writers through her leadership at Wesleyan, where she previously earned her own bachelor's degree before completing her MSW at Smith College. Her unique background in psychotherapy informs her nuanced character development and storytelling, contributing to her distinctive literary voice.