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Have any of you thought about going for an MFA in creative writing? Why or why not?

>> No.17500808

>>17500796
The internet has infinite and often free resources

>> No.17500829

i've thought about it but being a system-babby sounds gay as hell i'd rather my books be schizoidal than formulaic.

>> No.17500830

>>17500796
I honestly don't know enough about graduate education in the humanities to understand why anyone would or would not go for an MFA. STEM pretty much insulates you from all of these options and I went STEM.
Tell me, why would someone go for an MFA? What is the maximum possible benefit you could gain from the degree? Are there any drawbacks?

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>>17500796
>MFA in creative writing

>> No.17500865

No, because nobody of any worth does an MFA in creative writing.

>> No.17500876

>>17500830
>Are there any drawbacks?

You mean besides completely wasting your time?

>> No.17500882

>>17500796
I have but only so I could run away from real world responsibilities. I also know I’ll never pull the trigger because I'm a coward and suck at writing.

>> No.17500883

>>17500830
Benefits: you get to work with good writers, have tons of free time to write/read literature
Drawbacks: not worth the money assuming the program isn't fully funded (but you'd have to be a retard to take on debt for an arts degree)

Also the best programs (best faculty and stipends) are extremely competitive, typically with ~1-5% acceptance rates

>> No.17501010

>>17500883
What kind of applicant are they looking for at the good programs?

>> No.17501698

no one can teach u how to write

>> No.17501824

No. I'm already a good writer, I just need to knuckle down and publish something.

>> No.17502038

There are literally no great writers, to my knowledge, that have learnt how to write at a university course specifically designed to teach creative writing. Many have studied literature, but not gone to a course exclusively for writing. And, anyway, writing is not really something you can teach. You either got it or you don't.