I frequently get asked what my research process is when writing about foreign settings, so I thought I’d share a few tips. Continue reading
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{Writing Wednesday} 5 Disadvantages of Low-Residency MFA Programs
In a previous post, I detailed the numerous advantages to the low-residency model of creative writing study. Now let’s take a look at the downsides. Continue reading
{Writing Wednesday} 5 Advantages of Low-Residency MFA Programs
There are nearly forty low-residency MFA programs in the United States, and more are springing up each year. These innovative options are popular with good reason, as they offer several advantages over traditional MFA studies. (They also offer several distinct disadvantages, which I’ll detail in a forthcoming post.) Continue reading
{Writing Wednesday} Professional Development Strategies for MFA Students
With both the academic job market and the publishing industry in less-than-optimal straits, it’s easy for MFA students to feel apprehensive and disheartened about their post-graduation prospects. Here are several strategies for keeping afloat in tough times. Continue reading
The Power of Longing in Fiction
I’m not a minimalist when it comes to my writing. My characters hunger deeply, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Continue reading
An Open Letter to Writing Bloggers
An Open Letter to Writing Bloggers:
Listen, I don’t want to start some inane blog war. I debated long and hard whether or not I should approach people directly, write about the problem here, or even write about it publicly at all. But as an author who also has lived experience of mental illness, I feel it’s my duty to address this misguided and often callous “advice” that I’ve seen on multiple blogs. Continue reading
Jenn Crowell 