MFA Writers
Jared McCormackMFA Writers is the podcast where host Jared McCormack interviews creative writing MFA students about their program, their process, and a piece they’re working on.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 154 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsBooks | |||
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This week, we’re joined by YA author Caroline J. Trussell to talk about what it really means to write and publish beyond the debut. The conversation explores the pressure and possibility of a second book, the realities of building a career in YA, and... more
Marisol Aveline Delarosa joins Jared to discuss what it means to be a nonfiction writer in a time that often feels chaotic and unkind. They talk about pursuing a second MFA in travel writing, building a creative life in New York City, and becoming he... more
What does poetry look like when it starts with an equation? Brad Hoge joins Jared to discuss how his background in wetland ecology, biogeochemistry, and science education shapes the way he writes. Brad approaches poetry as a space for questioning and... more
In this instant classic episode, Wilson M. Sims and Jared talk about the step-by-step process of getting an agent, what they do (or know they shouldn’t do) when a story isn’t working, how MFA programs are like basketball drills, and approaching craft... more
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- A Must Listen!
10/10 MFA Writers is a must listen podcast for writers and especially potential MFA applicants! I’ve learned so much about MFAs, both the application process itself and about specific programs, that has helped me prepare during last cycle and this cycle’s application season. At first, I only started listening to learn more about programs I was applying to. I’ve since listened to a bunch of episodes and ended up finding new programs that would have never been on my radar but fit what I’m looking ... more
Apple Podcasts5Kelseythewriter
United States5 months ago - Thank you!
Beyond grateful for the love and commitment you bring to this podcast. I have learned so much and am excited to be a guest one day after I graduate!
Apple Podcasts5redwoodobsessedUnited Statesa year ago - Exceptional
I have been lurking around this site for the last two years, taking notes and making plans. This month I have begun my MFA application process, well armed by all I have been exposed to on and around MFA Writers. I cannot say enough about the well-presented substantive value of this podcast.
Apple Podcasts5Dave MallachUnited States2 years ago - Intelligent and well-produced
First and foremost, this podcast is extremely well-produced. The sound quality is amazing and steady, the introduction is perfectly balanced with the rest of the podcast, and Jared talks with a steady pace and the most calming voice. Second, it’s extremely insightful and informative. Even if you’re already in a MFA program or just write casually and aren’t intending to start a program, it’s still worth a listen to get to know how other writers write and what makes them stand out. (Plus, sometime... more
Apple Podcasts5eshaf41United States2 years ago - Fantastic resource
I just discovered this podcast last week and I have already learned so much about MFA programs and the writers’ experiences navigating the process. This is such a helpful resource for writers out there who want to learn about what it’s like to apply to programs, and what it’s like to be an MFA student in general. Thanks Jared!!!
Apple Podcasts5Emilie JacobsonUnited States2 years ago
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