Creative Writing AA

We live in a world shaped by stories. Write fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction in workshops. Produce podcasts and manage a literary journal in our applied learning and digital publishing courses.

Associate Degree

63-64 Credit Hours

In-Person

100% Online

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.

Careers in Creative Writing

Written communication is essential in today's workplace. Writers and authors create and deliver content for diverse audiences across platforms. Many writers are self-employed, while others work in news, marketing, publishing, or the entertainment industry.
Career Snapshot: Writers and Authors
- Median Salary: $76,910 nationally
- Entry-Level Education: Bachelor's degree
- Related Jobs: Advertising, Content Creation, Editor, Journalism, Marketing, Podcasting, Publishing, Technical Writing
Explore More Career Pathways: Visit Career Coach or the Bureau of Labor Statistics to compare job titles, education requirements, salary data, and employment outlook.
Transfer to a Bachelor’s Degree Program

The Creative Writing A.A. degree prepares you to transfer to a related bachelor’s degree program. You'll take classes that align with the requirements of a future college major.

FLCC partners with other colleges to make your transfer path easier:
- Transfer Agreements outline how FLCC classes and credits transfer to a partner college.
- Joint Admissions Agreements admit you to FLCC and a transfer school at the same time.
Our advisors will help you select courses that fit your goals and make the most of your credits when you transfer.

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Where Our Students Transfer

Students in our Creative Writing program go on to earn a bachelor's degree from colleges such as:
- SUNY Brockport
- Hobart and William Smith Colleges
- SUNY Oswego
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.
Creative Writing Courses

Sample core courses you'll take in this program include:
Visit our academic catalog for a complete list of program requirements. Review prerequisites, general education requirements, electives, and a sample schedule.

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Edit and Produce a Literary Journal

Learn how to manage submissions, work with authors, and edit manuscripts for publication. Design and produce a digital journal while introducing readers to new authors and their creative visions.

The publication features poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, and visual arts, showcasing emerging talent from around the world.

Literary Journal

What Our Students Say

Amanda Lynn Brockner, FLCC alumna, 2022.

I learned a lot about myself as a writer and gained the confidence that I needed to move forward. The workshops are amazing because you're not limited to working in your genre. You get a different experience with each professor, too. The program was really the start to my own writing community.

Amanda Lynn Brockner '22

Low-Cost Tuition and Scholarship Opportunities

Earn an affordable SUNY education at FLCC. With low in-state tuition, financial aid, and scholarships that can help reduce your program costs, you can make a confident plan to pay for college. Our financial aid team can help you review your estimated expenses and the steps to apply for aid.

$5,616

annual in-state tuition ($234 per credit hour).
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81%

of students are eligible for financial aid or scholarships.
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$23M

in financial aid was awarded to our students last year.
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Creative Writing

Program Overview

Careers in Creative Writing

Career Snapshot: Writers and Authors

Transfer to a Bachelor’s Degree Program

Where Our Students Transfer

Collaborative Writing Workshops

Real-World Writing Projects

Join Our Creative Writing Club

Creative Writing Courses