Creative Writing
Degree Earned
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Creative Writing
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program at the University of Maine at Farmington is the only such degree in the state of Maine, and one of only three in New England.
Ours is a selective program that offers a strong combination of writing workshops, literature courses, and hands-on opportunities in editing and publishing.
As a Creative Writing major at Farmington, you will work closely with faculty who are practicing and published fiction writers, essayists, and poets. In workshop-style classes you'll discover and develop your writing strengths.
Small classes and the development of a writing portfolio of your finest work allow you to see yourself as an artist as you refine your writing and develop marketable skills.
Creative Writing classes here are typically limited to just 15 students and our workshop model allows you to bring your original written work to class to be read and discussed by the whole class. You'll then revise your work based on peer and professor comments. Creative Writing classes may also include individual student/faculty conferences where you'll review your work in progress.
As a Creative Writing major at Farmington, you will also get valuable, hands-on experience in writing and publishing. In fact, all Creative Writing students here are required to complete an apprenticeship. Creative Writing students have helped edit The Beloit Poetry Journal; assisted at Alice James Books (an award-winning poetry press located right on campus); taught creative writing in the community; edited the campus literary magazine, The Sandy River Review; and wrote for local newspapers.
Here, you'll also have the opportunity to attend on-campus readings by some of America's most important writers, who often visit and participate in your writing classes.
Note: Farmington's Creative Writing program qualifies for the New England Regional Program tuition discount - a discount of more than $4,500 per year. Through this Program, students from other New England states and Canada can apply for certain majors at Farmington and pay reduced tuition. The majors that qualify for this vary by state. See the link, New England Regional Program.
For additional information about the Creative Writing major at Farmington, just contact the Office of Admission:
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Creative Writing
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program at the University of Maine at Farmington is the only such degree in the state of Maine, and one of only three in New England.
Ours is a selective program that offers a strong combination of writing workshops, literature courses, and hands-on opportunities in editing and publishing.
As a Creative Writing major at Farmington, you will work closely with faculty who are practicing and published fiction writers, essayists, and poets. In workshop-style classes you'll discover and develop your writing strengths.
Small classes and the development of a writing portfolio of your finest work allow you to see yourself as an artist as you refine your writing and develop marketable skills.
Creative Writing classes here are typically limited to just 15 students and our workshop model allows you to bring your original written work to class to be read and discussed by the whole class. You'll then revise your work based on peer and professor comments. Creative Writing classes may also include individual student/faculty conferences where you'll review your work in progress.
As a Creative Writing major at Farmington, you will also get valuable, hands-on experience in writing and publishing. In fact, all Creative Writing students here are required to complete an apprenticeship. Creative Writing students have helped edit The Beloit Poetry Journal; assisted at Alice James Books (an award-winning poetry press located right on campus); taught creative writing in the community; edited the campus literary magazine, The Sandy River Review; and wrote for local newspapers.
Here, you'll also have the opportunity to attend on-campus readings by some of America's most important writers, who often visit and participate in your writing classes.
Note: Farmington's Creative Writing program qualifies for the New England Regional Program tuition discount - a discount of more than $4,500 per year. Through this Program, students from other New England states and Canada can apply for certain majors at Farmington and pay reduced tuition. The majors that qualify for this vary by state. See the link, New England Regional Program.
"There's a strong focus on workshopping in the Creative Writing program and it's wonderful to get input from other writers. I've also found this setting to be a place to grow close with your fellow writers. The professors here are amazing. They interact with you on a writer-to-writer basis, more than teacher-to-student."
-- Mallory Cyr
From Sabattus, Maine
What Classes Might You Take?
Because Farmington is a liberal arts college, every student - in every major - will take courses in the Arts, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences. In addition, you will also get to choose interesting classes specifically tailored to your major in Creative Writing, such as:
Contact Us For DetailsBecause Farmington is a liberal arts college, every student - in every major - will take courses in the Arts, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences. In addition, you will also get to choose interesting classes specifically tailored to your major in Creative Writing, such as:
| • Fiction Writing | • Journalism |
| • Creative Nonfiction | • Writing for the Stage or Film |
| • Feature Writing | • Writing for Children |
| • Poetry Writing | • Multicultural Literature |
| • Writing the Literary Novel | • Writing Apprenticeship |
| • Advanced Composition | • The American Dream in Literature |
For additional information about the Creative Writing major at Farmington, just contact the Office of Admission:
- Office of Admission
University of Maine at Farmington
246 Main Street
Farmington, Maine USA 04938-1994
tel 207-778-7050
fax 207-778-8182
TDD/TYY 207-778-7275
umfadmit@maine.edu
