Improve your craft by teaching writing
Do you want to write better? Try teaching others how to. Read More “Improve your craft by teaching writing”
Writing Education
The benefits of online critique groups
Critique groups can help you improve your writing by offering feedback, perspective, and ideas. They also can provide emotional support, motivation, and accountability, as other … Read More “The benefits of online critique groups”
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”
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”
Featured Posts
Announcing the winners of our 2020 Best Writing Conferences in America survey
Your votes are in! Here are the 2020 winners of our annual Best Writing Conferences in America survey. Read More “Announcing the winners of our 2020 Best Writing Conferences in America survey”
What I learned about craft from analyzing one year of ‘Modern Love’
Even the column’s editor says it’s easier to get into Harvard 20 times than for a writer to get an essay accepted for the exclusive essay series. So how can a writer get published in “Modern Love?” Read More “What I learned about craft from analyzing one year of ‘Modern Love’”
Don’t let your story pitches die a premature death
Keep at it and you’ll get one over the plate. Here’s how. Read More “Don’t let your story pitches die a premature death”