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Write Your Own Future

Become a dynamic thinker and develop irreplaceable writing skills that employers need.

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Put your words to work.

Every company, website, and brand needs skilled writers who can create compelling content that connects with audiences and drives results.

At Champlain, you’ll start writing professionally your first semester and graduate with published work, industry connections, and the exact skills employers are looking for in today’s content-driven world.

  • More Than Just Creative Writing

    Writing & Publishing combines creative writing skills with the practical knowledge needed to succeed in today’s media landscape. You’ll learn not just how to write well, but how to market your work, develop your professional brand, and adapt to changing platforms and audiences.

    This career-focused approach prepares you for jobs in diverse fields including marketing, publishing, communications, and digital media—where employers value writers who understand both craft and business.

  • The Champlain Advantage

    Our program offers practical benefits you won’t find in traditional English programs:

    • Start taking writing classes right away with our Upside-Down Curriculum
    • Learn from published authors and industry professionals who bring real-world expertise
    • Make connections with visiting editors, agents, and publishers who come to your classes
    • Get published before graduation through our student-run publications
    • Build a professional portfolio that showcases your range and abilities
    • Develop complementary skills in digital media, marketing, and business
    • Work directly with real clients on actual writing projects

    Our Burlington campus provides the perfect creative environment with a strong literary community, publishing opportunities, and connections to businesses that need skilled writers.

  • By the time you graduate, you will…

    • Create professional-quality writing for various platforms and audiences
    • Build your personal brand and online presence across social media
    • Develop a polished portfolio, resume, and job application materials
    • Make connections with industry professionals for job opportunities
    • Market yourself and your work effectively to potential employers
    • Navigate the business side of writing, including contracts and rights
    • Adapt your writing skills to multiple industries and formats
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Different by Design

Learn From Working Writers

Your professors aren’t just teachers—they’re active writers with published books, articles, and scripts who bring current industry insights directly to class.

Build Your Network Now

Meet editors, agents, and publishers right in your classroom as guest speakers, giving you the chance to make connections before you graduate.

Make It Real, Right Away

Join student-run publications like Willard & Maple, The Crossover, The Well, and Chivomengro to add published work to your resume before graduation.

100%

of Writing & Publishing majors in the Class of 2023 were employed within six months after graduation. That’s success you can see.

$88,000

Median annual salary for technical writers, according to Glassdoor.com.

Sample Courses in the Writing & Publishing Major

Our carefully designed curriculum focuses on teaching the exact technical and creative skills today’s employers are actively looking for, giving you a competitive edge in the job market:

Career Possibilities

What jobs can I get with a Writing & Publishing degree?

You’ll Find a Career In…

  • Copywriting
  • Reporting
  • Grant Writing
  • Communications
  • Advertising
  • Public Relations
  • Column Writing
  • A high-school-aged student uses a camera at Champlain's pre-college summer program
    Pre-College Summer Program: Filmmaking & Media Production Exploration Academy

    The Filmmaking & Media Production Exploration Academy offers students the opportunity to learn about many of the different jobs available in creating content for film, television, and streaming – including movies, web series, documentaries, commercials, social media, drama, comedy and more. Students work together in a hands-on, supportive environment under the guidance of industry experts with extensive experience working at major film studios and networks.

    This program is for students entering grades 10–12 and recent high school graduates.

    Learn More on the Pre-College Summer Program Website

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