Ten Questions for Jessie van Eerden
“I found the creation of cohesion challenging; essays are disparate things, yet the book needs to make a whole.”—Jessie van Eerden, author of Yoke and Feather
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More MFA Programs Closing
Despite decades of explosive growth, factors including financial pressure and low admissions have left many MFA programs with no choice but to close. Faculty and administrators reflect on the fallout for their communities.
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Return to the MFA: A Call for Systemic Change in the Literary Arts
The author considers how race is discussed in MFA versus literature PhD programs and argues that the MFA—and the literary culture and community it props up—is due for a reevaluation.
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My MFA Experience
Why did you choose the MFA program you attended? How did you make ends meet while you were there? How did your program prepare you for post-MFA life? Ten recent graduates on the realities of applying to, choosing, and attending a writing program.
MFA in Mind: Twenty Questions to Ask Before Applying
Why do you want an MFA? Important questions to ask yourself before you apply.
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