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Zusatztext The Insider’s Guide to Graduate Studies in Creative Writing offers a comprehensive look at what writers should expect both when applying for MFA programs in creative writing, and while enrolled in them. Informationen zum Autor Seth Abramson is Assistant Professor of English at the University of New Hampshire, USA. He is a prize-winning poet and writes regularly for The Huffington Post and Indiewire . Zusammenfassung There are so many different graduate creative writing programs out there! How do I find the right one for me? Bringing together data from both Master’s and doctoral creative writing programs and interviews with program applicants, students, and faculty, this is a complete practical guide to choosing a graduate creative writing program and putting together a successful application. The Insider’s Guide to Graduate Degrees in Creative Writing answers frequently asked questions on such topics as: · Application prerequisites · Program sizes and durations · Funding · Acceptance rates· Cost of living· Program curricula and demographics· Workshopping techniques· Student-faculty ratios· Residency options· Postgraduate fellowship placement · Postgraduate job placement· Programs’ reputations and histories The book also includes comprehensive and up-to-date hard data on the hundreds of terminal-degree graduate creative writing programs available throughout the US, UK, and internationally, making this an essential read for anyone planning to pursue a low- or full-residency graduate creative writing degree. Inhaltsverzeichnis How to Use this Book Part 1: Frequently Asked Questions 1. A Brief History of Creative Writing Programs2. Applying to Creative Writing Programs3. Curriculum4. Student Cohort5. Selectivity6. Cost of Living7. Funding8. Student-Faculty Ratio9. Assistantships10. Application Requirements11. Fellowship Placement12. Job Placement Part 2: Data Tables 13. Applicant Demographics14. Polls15. Rankings Appendices MethodologyProgram IndexOther ResourcesIndex...
