The Poets & Writers Guide to MFA Programs 2010

Thinking of getting your MFA?

Poets & Writers is here to help. Check back on September 1, for the newly updated 2011 edition!

This essential handbook, revised and updated for 2010, provides everything you need to know about deciding where and how to apply to the best graduate creative writing programs for you.

• The top programs in the United States.
• How to decide where to apply.
• Advice on preparing your application.
• A look at PhD programs in writing.
• Tips on becoming a teaching assistant.
• How to get the most out of your MFA experience.

A collection of articles edited by the staff of Poets & Writers Magazine, this handy resource includes straightforward advice from professionals in the literary field, additional resources to help you choose the best programs to apply to, and an application tracker to keep you organized throughout the process.

Featuring articles by authors:

• Seth Abramson
• Steve Almond
• Erika Dreifus
• Kelly Ferguson
• Tom Kealey
• Azita Osanloo
• Gabriel Packard
• Rochelle Spencer

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