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The Geek's Guide to the Writing Life: Do You Have 'What it Takes?'

Stephanie Vanderslice | Posted 09.15.2012 | Books
Read More: Creative Writing Students, Writing Programs, Creative Writing Teachers, Writing Teachers, Writing, Writing Classes, Writer, Being a Writer, Creative Writing, Writer Tips Advice, Books News
Stephanie Vanderslice

It happens at least once a semester. A student writes me an impassioned note begging me to tell her whether or not she has what it takes to be a writer, imploring me to "stop her right now," if she doesn't.

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The 10 Best Colleges For Writers

Posted 05.01.2012 | College
Read More: University of Iowa, Washington University in St. Louis, Columbia University, Writing Programs, College Lists, Johns Hopkins University, College Rankings, Colleges for Writers, Slideexpand, Hamilton College, New York University, Emory University, College News

If you're planning a career as a struggling writer, it might be wise to pick a college with an awesome creative writing program. There are many fac...

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The "Write" Stuff

Peak Johnson | Posted 10.24.2011 | Impact
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Peak Johnson

Mighty Writers is a nonprofit organization where Philadelphia youth are able to participate in free writing workshops to perfect their reading and writing skills.

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Six Myths About the Creative Writing Master of Fine Arts

Seth Abramson | Posted 05.25.2011 | Books
Read More: Writing Workshops, Master of Fine Arts, Writing Programs, Mfa, Anis Shivani, Mfa Writing, Overrated Degrees, Underrated Degrees, Fiction, College Rankings, Graduate School, Creative Writing, Poetry, Mfa Programs, Books News
Seth Abramson

Myth: MFA programs are desperate for tuition dollars, so they'll admit almost anyone. Fact: Portland State's MFA (ranked #52 nationally) is a tougher admit than University of Pennsylvania's undergraduate program.

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