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Zusatztext "The Low-Residency MFA Handbook is an important book, not only for prospective students, but for program faculty and administrators as well. This guide will prove invaluable for students preparing to apply for low-residency MFA programs and will inform them of what to expect once they gain acceptance. The low-residency MFA in creative writing is increasingly popular, and there has been a lack of resources available to students, faculty and administrators. The Low-Residency MFA Handbook fills that void." - Derick Burleson, author of Melt Informationen zum Autor Lori A. May is a part-time writing instructor and a member of the AWP, MLA, and the Michigan College English Association. She is a frequent guest lecturer and workshop presenter at writers' conferences and graduate writing programs. In addition to her freelance writing, May is the author of two novels and a poetry collection. More information is available online at www.loriamay.com. Klappentext The Low-Residency MFA Handbook offers prospective graduate students an in-depth preview of low-residency creative writing MFA programs. Interviews with program directors, faculty, alumni, and current students answer the many questions prospective graduates have, including: What happens during the non-residency semester? What are the brief residencies like? What community is established between faculty and fellow students? What opportunities are there for writers to gain pedagogical training through a low-residency format? And, most importantly, is the low-residency model right for you? These questions, and more, are answered in detail. The guide also clarifies the application process and offers application tips from program directors and alumni. It also considers funding, program structures, and unique opportunities such as editorships and assistantships. For prospective graduate students looking for detailed information, The Low-Residency MFA Handbook provides a personalized and genuinely useful overview. Vorwort Provides aspiring Creative Writing graduate students with all the information they need on which low-residency program is best suited to them. Zusammenfassung Offers prospective graduate students an in-depth preview of low-residency creative writing MFA programs. This guide clarifies the application process and offers application tips from program directors and alumni. It also considers funding, program structures, and unique opportunities such as editorships and assistantships. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Chapter 1: An Introduction to Low-Residency MFAs Chapter 2: Is the Low-Residency Model Right for Me? Chapter 3: The Selection Process Chapter 4: The Application Process Chapter 5: Funding Chapter 6: The Programs Chapter 7: The Residency Experience Chapter 8: Non-Residency Semesters Chapter 9: Pedagogical Preparation Chapter 10: Learning from Experience Chapter 11: Life After the MFA Chapter 12: AWP Membership & Services Appendix A: Extended Interviews Appendix B: Quick Reference Appendix C: Additional Resources Acknowledgements ...
