Bret Lott

Bret Lott is a distinguished writer and educator, currently serving as a Professor in the MFA in Writing program at Vermont College of Fine Arts (VCFA). He has authored fourteen books spanning fiction, nonfiction, and essays, and previously held the role of writer-in-residence and professor at The College of Charleston from 1986 to 2004 and again post-2007.

• Education: BA in English (1981) from California State University, Long Beach; MFA in Fiction (1984) from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

His research and creative work centers on creative writing, with a focus on narrative literature, memoir, and essay writing. His books explore themes ranging from Southern Gothic fiction to personal and religious reflection.

Lott has received significant recognition, including the Fulbright Senior American Scholar award, and was honored to speak on Flannery O'Connor at The White House. His scholarly affiliations include a six-year tenure on the National Council on the Arts and leadership roles at The Southern Review.