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Andrew Cotto is a Lecturer in the Department of Arts & Sciences at LIM College, where he teaches Composition and serves as the course coordinator for Writing Essentials. He holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, combining academic rigor with professional writing experience.
- B.A. in English Literature, Lynchburg College
- M.F.A. in Creative Writing, The New School
His research and professional interests center on creative writing, composition, journalism, and literature. With a strong emphasis on storytelling across genres, Cotto explores narrative forms in both fiction and non-fiction, often focusing on themes of identity, culture, and place. His work reflects a deep engagement with urban life, travel, food, and social dynamics.
The recent articles listed demonstrate a consistent focus on human-interest storytelling, cultural reporting, and experiential journalism, particularly in the realms of food, travel, and community. These pieces, published in major outlets like The New York Times and Men’s Journal, reflect a narrative-driven approach that blends observation with personal insight, showcasing his ability to illuminate everyday experiences with literary depth.
Scientific and Literary Recognition:
- Author of an award-winning coming-of-age novel
- Critically acclaimed noir fiction writer
- Regular contributor to The New York Times
Cotto advises on creative writing and composition, though no formal student advisees are listed. His professional practice functions as a form of public scholarship, with frequent publications and ongoing creative projects such as a novella, short story collection, and a TV pilot. He has lived in Italy twice, which influences his literary work, and is currently based in Brooklyn with his family.
He is actively involved in literary and journalistic communities, contributing to public discourse through writing and teaching, and remains engaged in the development of new narrative projects across media.
