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OverviewThere 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dr Seth Abramson (University of New Hampshire, USA)Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic Weight: 0.413kg ISBN: 9781350000407ISBN 10: 135000040 Pages: 328 Publication Date: 14 June 2018 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsHow to Use this Book Part 1: Frequently Asked Questions 1. A Brief History of Creative Writing Programs 2. Applying to Creative Writing Programs 3. Curriculum 4. Student Cohort 5. Selectivity 6. Cost of Living 7. Funding 8. Student-Faculty Ratio 9. Assistantships 10. Application Requirements 11. Fellowship Placement 12. Job Placement Part 2: Data Tables 13. Applicant Demographics 14. Polls 15. Rankings Appendices Methodology Program Index Other Resources IndexReviewsThe 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. * Journal of Creative Writing Studies * 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. * Journal of Creative Writing Studies * Author InformationSeth Abramson is Assistant Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences at the University of New Hampshire, USA. He is a prize-winning poet, the author of seven books, and the founder and series editor of Best American Experimental Writing. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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