I’ve begun my self-study Fiction Workshop this past week. The first week was an introduction, which truly took about 5 minutes to read through the expectations I had set for myself, make sure I had the proper text (The Art of the Short Story by Dana Gioia), and truly decide that I’m going to take things… Continue reading Advanced Fiction Workshop: Week 1 & 2 – Introduction, Process, the Origins of “Story”
Since I LOVE planning more than I probably like doing the actual work, here is my very intense plan for my first course of the DIY MFA. I don’t know that I’ll follow the 15-week plan, but I want to go in optimistically, thinking I will dedicate 2 days a week to this project. I… Continue reading DIY MFA – Advanced Fiction Workshop
I’ve always wanted to get an MFA (Master of Fine Arts) in Creative Writing. But I just can’t get myself to pull the trigger. Financing is probably the first reason. I was raised to keep a tight grip on my money and not spend “frivolously.” Not to mention all of the applications, credit requirements, and… Continue reading Can I DIY an MFA in Creative Writing?
Subtle Stories 