Tag: MFA
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Bringing Characters to Life
Photo by Kinga Cichewicz The difference between literary fiction and genre fiction is generally cited as the difference between realistic, character driven fiction and trope filled, plot driven fiction. However, if you enjoy writing genre fiction, you can still have thoughtfully crafted, well-developed characters, and taking the time to define them well before you even…
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SNHU MFA in Creative Writing: Program Review
Student review of the MFA in Creative Writing Program at Southern New Hampshire University.
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Balancing the Writer’s Mind
Balance has always been something I have struggled with. My brain is designed for obsession. Every new interest gets my undivided attention. How long a topic holds my preoccupation depends significantly on why I am learning about it. This compulsion to immerse myself in a learning experience has its advantages and disadvantages. As an English…
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Writer’s On Writing: 13 Ways to Look at a Novel by Jane Smiley
The first course in my MFA was an introduction to the program itself. During this introductory course, we were given a list of books on writing and told to select one as a “mentor” text. I selected Jane Smiley’s 13 Ways of Looking at the Novel. This is a brief overview of the text.
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Five Reasons an MFA in Creative Writing Can Be Beneficial to Aspiring Writers
Writing can be both an exhilarating and disheartening affair. MFAs in Creative Writing are designed to help aspiring writers become professional ones.
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Writing Community: The Journey Begins
In this blog, I will discuss my journey through my MFA and my exploration of literature and writing. I welcome you to join me
Tricia M Foster 