Eastern Oregon’s Wilderness Writing MFA combines writing with nature
This writing program encourages its students to go wild. Read More “Eastern Oregon’s Wilderness Writing MFA combines writing with nature”
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Learn how to find an affordable MFA program
“Budget-friendly MFA” may seem like an oxymoron, but blogger Robin Tung says it’s a real possibility – if you know where to look. Read More “Learn how to find an affordable MFA program”
How to write the best college admission essay you can
Stop seeking examples of perfect college admissions essays. The golden ticket to a university program lies in writing a story only you can tell. Read More “How to write the best college admission essay you can”
Tips for older MFA students going back to school
Older students seeking graduate degrees in creative writing prove that age really is just a number. Read More “Tips for older MFA students going back to school”
How to be a good writing workshop participant
18 rules for being a good workshop participant. Read More “How to be a good writing workshop participant”
What the writer doesn’t know
In a sea of conflicting advice, one author found a voice she could trust – and refined her own in the process. Read More “What the writer doesn’t know”
When should I stop taking writing classes?
Ask The Writer: At what point are classes no longer useful? Read More “When should I stop taking writing classes?”
The DIY MFA
This online, self-guided program promises all of the academic benefits of an MFA degree – without all the debt. Read More “The DIY MFA”
Will a creative writing education increase my chances of publication?
With over 20,000 students applying to study creative writing in U.S. universities at a revenue of $200 million, there is little doubt that the higher education of writing is big business. But will it benefit you? Read More “Will a creative writing education increase my chances of publication?”
Should I hire a writing coach?
Writing coaches can boost and bolster a career. Here’s how to choose one. Read More “Should I hire a writing coach?”
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9 manuscript mistakes only first-timers make (and how to fix them)
The first self-published book I edited was written by a longtime newspaper reporter. Seasoned and self-confident, he decided to set sources aside and pen a … Read More “9 manuscript mistakes only first-timers make (and how to fix them)”
What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?
Top authors advise how to make your fiction work improve tenfold, and provide steps to making it happen. Read More “What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?”
2018 Flash contest winner: The Tower Block: Apartment 1307
Read “The Tower Block: Apartment 1307” by Markús Már Efraím, the winning essay from our 2018 Flash Contest. Read More “2018 Flash contest winner: The Tower Block: Apartment 1307”