Writing classes in our department offer students workshops in beginning, intermediate, and advanced poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction writing. Students also engage in the advanced study of the form and theory of writing and have the opportunity to be involved in Fredonia's undergraduate literary journal or internships. Below is the list of writing courses offered in Spring 2027. Please see the University Catalog for a complete list of courses in every department.
| WRTG 217 Writing for Roleplaying Games | Shawn Merwin Section 01 | Students will examine roleplaying games (RPGs) in terms of the writing that forms and drives them. We'll look at how roleplaying games are constructed, how their rules act as facilitators of both experiences and narratives, and how diverse types of writing are needed to create them. |
| WRTG 260 Introduction to Creative Writing | Jason Bussman Section 01 Section 05 | Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry: oh my! In this introductory course, we will venture over the rainbow to the land of writing activities, short fiction, writing workshops and beyond. Be careful: once you venture into these waters, you may never be the same! |
| WRTG 260 Introduction to Creative Writing | Rebecca Cuthbert Section 02 Section 03 | As the prerequisite for all higher-level creative writing courses, this multi-genre course will introduce core concepts and craft elements of creative writing, with readings of published works and peer works, as well as regular writing exercises and assignments. |
| WRTG 260 Introduction to Creative Writing | Rachel (Mara) Beneway Section 04 | In this course you will identify and discuss traditional writing genre standards and build creative writing craft knowledge. The goal is for you to develop a set of skills and artistic practice which allows you to successfully articulate what matters to you on the page. |
| WRTG 271 Rhetoric for Writers | Susan Spangler Section 01 Online Course |
Are you a rhetor or a rhetorician? Why not be both?! This course will introduce you to the field of rhetoric as it pertains to writing. You will learn fundamental rhetorical strategies for both analyzing and producing texts for various audiences, purposes, and forums. |
| WRTG 361 Intermediate Fiction Writing | Michael Sheehan Section 02 | We will read and discuss professionally published stories, and create your own short stories in a collaborative workshop environment. Peers will help one another develop their stories and skills through conversation and written feedback. Students will revise their work at the end of the semester. |
| WRTG 364 Literary Publishing | Michael Sheehan Section 01 | The central focus of this course is the production of The Trident literary magazine. Students will serve as editors who solicit, screen, select, and publish creative writing in the latest annual issue. |
| WRTG 375 Writing for the Professions | Natalie Gerber Section 01 | Everyone needs professional communication skills and the ability to craft careful prompts. Learn how to research and solve problems collaboratively, how to write workplace documents and how to tailor resumes and cover letters for your dream job or grad program. |
| WRTG 382 Grant Writing | Susan Spangler Section 01 | Ever wondered how to get free money for your nonprofit organization? This course provides an overview of the grant writing process and will help you write winning grants for a local nonprofit. |
| WRTG 462 Advanced Poetry Workshop | Rachel (Mara) Beneway Section 01 | In this class we will study several full collections of poetry, consider the role of the poet inside and outside of the classroom, and will discuss careers in poetry. Students will author and revise a chapbook of poems. |
| WRTG 463 Advanced Nonfiction Workshop | Michael Sheehan Section 01 | Students will write longer works of creative nonfiction, with a focus on memoir. Much class time will focus on workshop. |
| WRTG 465 Writing Internship | KimMarie Cole Section 01 | Writing Internship |
| WRTG 495 Senior Writing Capstone | Iclal Vanwesenbeeck Section 01 | The capstone project is the semester-long completion of a revised, publishable manuscript (including web-based or digital), as well as a public performance or presentation. |