BA in Creative Writing in Oswego United States | SUNY Oswego

You'll learn from experienced writers and professors while progressing from foundational classes to specialized workshops. Every discipline—whether fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, playwriting, or screenwriting—offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Even without prior experience in a particular genre, you'll master fundamentals, tackle substantial projects, and refine your craft. Developing critical analysis and effective communication is integral to every course.

Upper-level creative writing options feature Memoir Writing, Horror Podcasts, Webisodes, Flash Fiction, Sitcom Writing, and Blog Development. Showcase your work in student publications like The Oswegonian weekly newspaper, the Great Lake Review literary journal, or the Exist digital magazine. Get involved with student groups such as The Creative Writing Club, Writer's Open Forum, Storyteller's Guild, or New Voices Playwriting.