Writer-In-Residence Master Class by Dr. Daniel Black

Established in 2020, the Toni Morrison Writing Program invites prominent writers of poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, play writing,  hip hop, screen writing, et cetera to Prairie View A&M University to share their craft with students.  This rich  opportunity gives students a chance to develop their most powerful selves and voices through the  intelligent, skillful, and impactful use of the word—namely, the written word. Master classes taught by the writer-in-residence hone students’  skills and nurture their creativity.

Three Master Classes are set for  this academic year: Oct.2, 2025, Feb.19, 2026, and April 9, 2026. Each one is a non-credit bearing session of approximately an hour and a half, including instruction and time for individual and small group engagement. A  writer-in-residence  reviews and responds to students’ original writing, discusses publishing strategies, and offers advice on entering careers as writers.

The first Master Class with  Daniel Black , the 2025-2026 Toni Morrison Writer-In-Residence , will be held  at 3:30 P.M. , Thursday, October 2 , 2025 in the Panther Collaboration and Innovation Commons – Training Room 307Q (3^rd Floor – John B. Coleman Library). The session will also be available via Zoom.

Dr. Daniel Black is an award-winning novelist, professor, activist, mentor and public speaker. His published works include They Tell Me of Home, The Sacred Place, Perfect Peace, Twelve Gates to the City, The Coming, Listen to the Lambs, Don’t Cry for Me, and Black on Black.

Interested?  Very interested?  Space is limited, so apply immediately so your application can be reviewed without delay. Applications are due by September 23 , 5:00 p.m..  You will be notified of your acceptance and the logistics for the Master Class session by email  by  September 26.

Complete the Application for the Writer-in-Residence Master Class by Tayari Jones below. If you need assistance, please contact Dr. Teta Banks at tvbanks@pvamu.edu, Dr. Joanna Sanders Mann at jsmann@pvamu.edu, or Dr. Glenn Shaheen at glshaheen@pvamu.edu.

Best wishes!