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Creative Writing at Oswego

About Us

Oswego has one of the largest and best-supported undergraduate writing programs in the US, providing close faculty mentoring in a cutting-edge writing community. Our curriculum combines hands-on creative writing workshops with literary study and professional development, giving students the chance to explore a range of writing styles and storytelling.

Check out our Spring 2025 Course Booklet

Genres We Offer:
  • Fiction
  • Creation Nonfiction
  • Screenwriting
  • Poetry
  • Digital Storytelling
  • Graphic Novel Writing
  • Playwriting 
Brochure listing 2024 author visits. Info also available by visiting the oswego events calendar.
Learn From Renowned Authors:

Our core Creative Writing Faculty includes a New York Times bestseller, award-winning poets, a Hollywood insider, literary journal editors, and more. Learn more about them at our Faculty Directory

You’ll also meet world-class authors through our Living Writers Series. Each fall, 8+ authors visit campus to talk about the writing process, as well as the paths traveled toward success as a writer.

Great Lake Review Publishing Party
Explore Publishing Opportunities:

Subnivean is an acclaimed global literary magazine staffed by Oswego undergrads. It was developed to equip our undergraduates with a firsthand publishing experience — and to amplify their voices in today's literary dialogue.

Students can also get involved as editors or authors for our long-running student club The Great Lake Review and participate in our bi-annual publishing festival!
 

Women In Entertainment Eboard with President Nwosu
Connect with the Creative Community:

Join a supportive network of fellow writers through engaging clubs such as Women in Entertainment, Horror and Sci-fi Movie Club, the Great Lake Review, the Laker Poets Society, and more. 

2024 Publishing Festival Group
Prepare for Your Career:

Use your communication and writing skills for pursuing a wide variety of professions, including but not limited to publishing, marketing, teaching, and technology. We weave career counselors into our curriculum at all levels, including annual alumni and professional development sessions. 

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