Get the MFA quality education, without the MFA-sized burden
Designed by our founder and director Joshua Roark, the PocketMFA Workshop utilizes the same modern creative writing pedagogy as a traditional MFA, but at a fraction of the price and time commitment. Watch the quick overview video below to learn more:
Discover the craft and career benefits of three months of deep learning
We have high expectations of every writer in our program, and if you are selected to join us, we have genuine faith that you can reach them. At PocketMFA you can expect:
- Respect for your own authority over the journey through the creation of your unique Individual Syllabus
- Graduate level instruction on craft during our Direct Instruction seminars
- Deep insights and guidance on your manuscript with our One-on-One Mentorship
- Development of your voice, community, and skillset during the Peer Workshop sessions
- Practical advancement of your publishing goals as a writer through our Writing Life Residency
- Sincere creative relationships with the other working writers in PocketMFA Community
- Post-cohort opportunities for continued progress through our Working Writer Services