Okay, in advance, I confess. I have an MFA. You may detect a bit of bias in favour of MFAs in what follows. So be it. Here are some reasons to consider pursuing an MFA: Learn the craft I’m sure the content and philosophy of MFA programs varies immensely....
Well, I’ll tell you. It probably teaches you as much as it does the other participants. Perhaps more. I led a workshop Saturday for my Toastmasters group (Off the Page – a speaking club for writers and a writing club for speakers). We worked on characterization...
If you have never been to a writers’ conference, you are missing great opportunities. You don’t need to be a writer to attend, or benefit from, a writers’ conference. Here are seven reasons to attend. Learning All conferences offer seminars,...