Creative Writing
Join a group of passionate writers interested in building compelling narratives. At Ringling College, our Creative Writing degree is designed to support, empower, and honor young writers.
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Tell your story in this genre-crossing BFA program.
This is not your high school English class. Creative writing classes at Ringling College explore a range of aesthetics and genres. Visiting writer forums, guest lectures, and a Writer-in-Residence offer guidance, ideas, and critiques. Specialized career-planning benchmarks help you reach your goals. Our Creative Writing program equips students with the technical competence and fluency of narrative to succeed in print, digital media, and new technologies. In a world where content is king, skilled writers are in high demand.
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Employment Opportunities
Creative Writing graduates will find opportunities across many different industries.
Here are a few examples of jobs that are available for our grads:
Author
Acquisitions Editor
Advertising
Assistant Copywriter
Biographer
Blogger
Book Critic
Book Publisher
Columnist
Comic Book Writer
Communications Professor
Copy Editor
Copywriter
Creative Writing Professor
Creativity Coach
Critic
Editor
Fact Checker
Fiction Writer
Freelance writer
Ghostwriter
Grant writer
Graphic Novelist
Greeting Card Writer
Humorist
Journalist
Legacy Writer
Lyricist
Marketing Associate
Medical Writer
Playwright
Poet
Proof Reader
Public Relations Executive
Publicist
Reporter
Researcher
Screenplay Writer
Script Supervisor
Short Story Writer
Songwriter
Speechwriter
Staff Writer
Story Editor
Teacher
Technical Writer
Travel Writer
TV Writer
Video Game Writer
Writing Coach
Opportunities for students
Put your creative writing design skills to work in the Ringling College Design Center. Working with our dedicated faculty and in-house designers, you will have the opportunity to solve real communications problems for external clients, as well as for Ringling College events, exhibitions, and recruitment efforts.
The Ringling College Digital Filmmaking Studio Lab program connects aspiring film and production students to the best known filmmakers, screenwriters, producers, directors, and actors from around the world. Collaborate with, listen to, and engage with the leading filmmakers in the industry who are coming to Ringling College to share their insights and meet emerging talent right here in Sarasota.
Put your creative writing design skills to work in the Ringling College Design Center. Working with our dedicated faculty and in-house designers, you will have the opportunity to solve real communications problems for external clients, as well as for Ringling College events, exhibitions, and recruitment efforts.
The Ringling College Digital Filmmaking Studio Lab program connects aspiring film and production students to the best known filmmakers, screenwriters, producers, directors, and actors from around the world. Collaborate with, listen to, and engage with the leading filmmakers in the industry who are coming to Ringling College to share their insights and meet emerging talent right here in Sarasota.
We are proud to say that every Ringling student, regardless of major, is guaranteed the opportunity to gain professional work experience. Our Collaboratory Commitment pairs teams of Ringling students with local businesses to give students a taste of real-world projects, expectations, and deadlines. Facilitated by Collaboratory staff, students will meet with clients looking for creative, unconventional solutions to their branding and design challenges and execute the entire creative process of concepting, presenting, and building campaigns that meet their demands.
We’re happy to answer any questions you may have, just send us an email at the addresses below.
Admissions Questions
(applying, portfolio, transfers, deadlines, events)
admissions@ringling.edu
General Questions
info@ringling.edu
Media Inquiries
(contact, releases, news)
Accessibility Inquiries
communications@ringling.edu
