So you want an MFA, but you don’t want to go back to school? I get it. As a person with a lot of advanced degrees, the thought of enrolling in a traditional MFA program or even a hybrid writing program was not appealing to me. At all. I love writing. I have strong...
In real time, we’ve witnessed the decline of writing proficiency and mastery of the English language. The average cost of higher education has exponentially increased and pursuing an English or creative writing degree is highly discouraged due to its perceived lack of...
Being a writer requires an immense amount of faith—the kind that keeps you awake at night. We’re often expected to trust the process, to keep learning, and to keep writing, even without any immediate payback. And more often than not, the journey to success can feel...
Interested in building upon your professional-level writing skills? Try a writing bootcamp. Writing bootcamps offer writers the chance to refine their craft in an immersive and intensive environment. These programs range from creative writing bootcamps to those...
Throughout my life, I’ve pursued endurance sports with a focus on the Olympic distance triathlon–the third leg of which is a 10k run. Other sports such as swimming and cycling are often seen as more strenuous and impressive than running. Everyone knows how to run,...
PocketMFA began in January 2023 with a dedicated group of seventeen writers determined to grow their professional careers through community and focused learning. Since then, hundreds of writers—both MFAs and non-MFAs—have participated in our twelve-week mentorship and...
