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Why Am I Here?
No, this blog won’t be a meditation on my place in the universe. In my last post, I mentioned some common questions I get from folks when they learn that I’m a writer. Another question I get asked a...
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The Finished Product: Excerpt from My Novel-in-Progress
It’s official. I have finished my MFA in creative writing. I even got an email from the university the other day assuring me that, yes, my diploma is on its way. In four or five weeks. Part of...
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What to Expect When You’re Defending
This is me at my defense in February, earning that masters degree like a boss. Understandably, one of the most important things harped on in creative writing graduate programs is the thesis—writing...
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5 Reasons to Get an MFA
It’s that time of year. Cook-outs. Beach vacations. Figuring out if you hate your job enough to quit and go get an MFA. Maybe you’re researching programs. Maybe you’re trying to figure out how you’ll...
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Dianne’s Reasons Not to Get an MFA: Part 1
An MFA in creative writing requires a serious commitment of time, money, and creative energy while robbing you of years you could be out building a more lucrative career doing something else,...
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Dianne’s Reasons Not to Get an MFA: Part 2
I’ve already given you five reasons to get an MFA and five reasons to stay as far away from an MFA program as possible. Now I’m giving you five more reasons to steer clear. Again, this has very little...
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Choosing an MFA Program, Or If You’re Gonna Be a Writer, You Might as Well...
UCF–little did I know you’d become my home away from home. I’m cool with that. Perhaps you have read my previous posts about all the reasons you should and should not get an MFA in creative writing...
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NaNoWriMo, Stephenie Meyer, and How I Ended Up In an MFA Program
That title is no joke, my friends. All three of those things are related. Since we’re less than a week from the beginning of November—and, hence, the start of NaNoWriMo 2014—I think the time is right...
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