Creative Writing

Associate in Arts (A.A.)

We live in a world shaped by stories. This program sharpens your writing skills and nurtures artistic expression through workshops and applied learning. Collaborate with graphic artists and digital media students to produce a literary journal, podcasts, and more.

Career Outlook: Writers and Authors

Written communication is essential to all industries. Writers and authors develop and deliver content for diverse audiences through various platforms. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects demand for writing work to grow 9% by 2030. The median annual salary for writers and authors in 2021 was $69,510. Many writers are self-employed. Others work at news agencies, tech companies, and the entertainment industry.

A.A. Program Overview

Discover your voice through the art of creative writing. Connect with peers in small classes, writing workshops, and hands-on professional experiences. Creative writing courses introduce foundational writing concepts and give you opportunities to showcase your work through campus readings, open mic nights, and club events. Many program activities are available online and in person, so you can take part from anywhere.

Collaborative Writing Workshops

Master a range of styles and genres by completing four writing workshop classes. You'll engage in meaningful dialogue, revise your work, and be part of a writing community. Start with an introduction to creative writing and build up to workshops on poetry, fiction, and nonfiction.

Real-World Writing Projects

Whether you're interested in editing, publishing, or content creation, you'll refine your creative skills while building a portfolio. Our literary journal, podcasting, and capstone courses prepare you for careers in the creative industry. You may also have a chance to complete an internship, either on-campus or off-campus, or through our partnership with BOA Editions.

Join Our Creative Writing Club

Dead Poets Society is a student club for those drawn to poetry, fiction, and other forms of expression. The club works with the Creative Writing program to host literary events. Past activities included readings, author visits, film nights, and making a 'zine.

Our Creative Writing Degree is Available 100% Online

In addition to completing this degree in person, our creative writing program is also available 100% online. For creative writing students, this involves courses you can complete on your own time and scheduled workshops that allow you to collaborate with other students in real time. Learn more about FLCC online learning.

A.A. Program Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this degree program, students will have the ability to:

• Develop ideas, drafts, and polished work within multiple literary genres.
• Critique, revise, edit, and complete original creative works. Analyze and reflect upon one's writing process, including aesthetic choices, experiential intent, and revision strategies. Examine one's contribution to projects associated with gathering, evaluating, and promoting College's literary journal.
• Use effective, emotive oral presentation skills in order to publicly read one's original work.
• Use multiple social media formats in order to develop copy, including promotional material for the College's literary journal.
  

Seamless Transfer Opportunities

Many students in our Creative Writing program go on to complete a four-year degree at colleges such as:

• SUNY Brockport
• Hobart and William Smith Colleges
• SUNY Oswego

Four-Year Career Pathways

Employers need good writers. Many journalists, lawyers, teachers, and marketing professionals have creative writing backgrounds. Prepare to enter the job market with the skills and creativity needed for success.

Creative writing graduates are well qualified to transfer into a bachelor's program or pursue careers and internships in a variety of fields, including:

Low-Cost Tuition and Scholarship Opportunities

Earn a quality education at an affordable rate. With our low cost-per-credit and general scholarship opportunities, you can maximize your potential with minimal debt. 80% of students are awarded scholarships or financial aid that help with the cost of college.

Faculty

The Creative Writing faculty bring a wide range of artistic expertise to the classroom. Full-time faculty hold master's degrees in English or MFAs. You'll learn from accomplished poets, novelists, and essayists who write everything from true-crime drama to young adult fiction. Each faculty member has a distinct approach to the craft of writing, which will introduce you to a variety of valuable methods and techniques.