Eight Reasons to Consider Pursuing an MFA

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....

What’s the big deal about leading a writers’ workshop?

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...

Seven Reasons to Attend a Writers’ Conference

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,...