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About This Program
Every writer has a story just waiting to be told. Discover your voice, refine your craft, and bring your story to life.
In Full Sail’s Creative Writing MFA program, you’ll take your passion for storytelling to the next level. You’ll explore a variety of narrative structures across mediums and genres, create characters that make an impact, incorporate visual elements into your writing, and learn how to effectively distribute your work.
Interested in earning a degree related to Creative Writing? Here are some degree programs offered by Full Sail University related to this master's program:
The Art of Visual Storytelling - Students study the universal themes of traditional storytelling as well as their applications to visual narrative design and new nonlinear and interactive forms of media.
Creative Writing Portfolio I ‐ Students will develop their thesis portfolio and career strategy, isolating both short- and long-term goals to support and direct their progress
Creative Writing Portfolio II ‐ Students will revise advanced creative and multimedia projects that demonstrate professional quality and readiness for industry opportunities in content creation, media, and communications.
Not sure? Watch to explore our other Media & Communications graduate programs and see which one is the right fit for you.
Program at a Glance
WAYS TO LEARN
Online
DEGREE LEVEL
Master of Fine Arts Degree
RELATED PROGRAMS
Interested in earning a degree related to Creative Writing? Here are some degree programs offered by Full Sail University related to this master's program:
The Art of Visual Storytelling - Students study the universal themes of traditional storytelling as well as their applications to visual narrative design and new nonlinear and interactive forms of media.
Creative Writing Portfolio I ‐ Students will develop their thesis portfolio and career strategy, isolating both short- and long-term goals to support and direct their progress
Creative Writing Portfolio II ‐ Students will revise advanced creative and multimedia projects that demonstrate professional quality and readiness for industry opportunities in content creation, media, and communications.
Project LaunchBox™ is a Full Sail program that provides students with powerful
technology to help create projects. All of your files, multimedia creations, and
coursework are at your fingertips 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Request more information about this program.
Package specifications are subject to change. Some Project LaunchBox™ components are distributed during students' second year; some Project LaunchBox™ components are downloadable items.
Package specifications are subject to change. Some Project LaunchBox™ components are distributed during students' second year; some Project LaunchBox™ components are downloadable items.
Included Components
Apple MacBook
3-yr Applecare Extended Warranty
Adobe Creative Cloud (Download)
Microsoft Office 365
Apple USB-C to USB Adapter
Final Draft (Download)
Admissions & Financial Aid
A Different Admissions Process
No traditional application deadlines — Classes begin monthly for most programs, so you can apply anytime and start on the date that works best for you.
Program design and course order — You do not need to sign up for specific classes every semester – all of our programs have a predetermined program design and course order.
AcceleratedPace — Full Sail's programs are taken on an accelerated schedule, allowing you to graduate sooner.
Tuition — Our tuition includes all costs for the full degree program, as well as all associated expenses, including textbooks, manuals, media, production materials, lab and technology fees, and Project LaunchBox™ - a personal technology package featuring hardware and software customized to each degree program.
Scholarships — We know that funding your education is a substantial investment. That's why Full Sail University offers a variety of scholarships for qualified students.
This program can be completed in about half the time it takes at a traditional university. Our accelerated format prepares students to pursue their professional goals sooner. Learn more about the Full Sail advantage and what makes our programs different.
We structure our tuition a little differently than you might find at other schools. Our locked-in rates will never increase as you move through your program. Plus, your tuition includes all of the books, supplies, and technology you’ll need to complete your education. For more details and current pricing for this program, check out our Online Tuition page.
Yes – this degree program is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) under the Department of Education. Learn more about what this means on our Accreditation page.
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