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 Fall 2025. Please see the University Catalog for a complete list of courses in every department.
| WRTG 260 Introduction to Creative Writing | Jason Bussman Section 01 Section 02 | 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 03 Section 04 | As the prerequisite for all higher-level creative writing courses, this multi-genre course will introduce core concepts in creative writing, with readings of published works and peer works, as well as regular writing exercises. |
| WRTG 260 Introduction to Creative Writing | Mara Beneway Section 05 Section 06 | 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 | Dr. Susan Spangler Section 01 | 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 354 Foundations of Editing | Dr. Natalie Gerber Section 01 | Want to be an editor or work in publishing? Learn how to mark manuscripts, develop style sheets, write queries, and communicate with authors–all while gaining hands-on experience –and a credit for your resumé –by working with a partner on a real-world project. |
| WRTG 362 Intermediate Poetry | Mara Beneway Section 01 | This course is designed to serve intermediate readers and writers of poetry. Each class will center and build on elements, techniques, forms, visual aspects, and histories specific to the genre. |
| WRTG 363 Intermediate Creative Non Fiction | Michael Sheehan Section 01 | The emphasis in this class will be on the lyric essay (a term we’ll be defining throughout the class). This class will seek to "totally destroy every held belief that a student has about essays and nonfiction." |
WRTG 365
| Michael Sheehan Section 01 | In this course, we will consider creative writing that goes beyond the page and experiment with forms of writing across different genres (erasure poetry, graphic memoir, video games, and more). |
| WRTG 367 Advanced Composition | Dr. Scott Johnston Section 01 | This is a non-fiction writing workshop course in which students compose papers in argumentation exposition and narration. Take this course - It's laid back and fun! |
| WRTG 372 Grammar and Style for Writers | Dr. David Kaplin Section 01 | We will examine complex grammar rules and stylistic conventions to hone your non-fiction and fiction prose writing and to better understand and appreciate the writing of others. Not for grammar beginners! |
| WRTG 382 Grant Writing | Dr. 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 461 Advance Fiction Writing | Michael Sheehan Section 01 | Have you ever wanted to write a novel? Here's your chance! Week by week in this class, you will work on a short novel draft. |