Writers share their experiences
Since its inception, the creative writing program has invited hundreds of writers into our community, from Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners to young authors on the cutting edge of contemporary literature. Our Living Writers Series is unique, in that it is a large lecture course required of our majors, but open to the public at large as well. Visiting writers to the series are representative of the five different genres offered by the program.
During the fall semester, 6-9 authors visit the class and talk about the writing process, as well as the paths traveled toward success as a writer. Students read and discuss an author's work in preparation for each visit. The course encourages students to get to know the visiting writers, to immerse themselves in the author's writing, and to participate in the Q&A.
Because of the public nature of the course, creative writing majors and minors are welcome to attend any Living Writers event throughout their time at SUNY Oswego.
David Benioff
Game of thrones show-runner
Laurie Halse Anderson
NY Times bestselling Young Adult and award-winning author of Speak, Chains, Wintergirls, Catalyst, Prom, and Twisted
Jeff Gardiner
A SUNY Oswego Creative Writing alum and video game producer with Bethesda Softworks, one of the premier game companies in the country
