I don’t have an MFA, although I’ve toyed with the idea of a master’s degree in English. I have a couple of friends who have or are pursuing an MFA and I admire the way they can analyze books and generate craft projects for writers’ groups. The first item in this post talks a little about the degree.
Why Writers Love to Hate the M.F.A. | The Passive Voice | A Lawyer’s Thoughts on Authors, Self-Publishing and Traditional Publishing
http://www.thepassivevoice.com/04/2015/why-writers-love-to-hate-the-m-f-a-why-writers-love-to-hate-the-m-f-a/
Tag: writing
Authors seek better communication
Bookseller‘s author survey has some interesting findings about traditional publishing. They provide another reason to give serious thought to self-publishing before deciding which route to take.
Authors call for better communication with publishers | The Bookseller
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/authors-call-better-communication-publishers
Read the good stuff
I wish I had more time to read. I know I’m a writer because I loved the worlds I found in books. Books that are award-quality generate ideas and demonstrate craft. So these nominees for the Arthur C. Clarke Award are on my “sci-fi to read” list.
2015 Shortlist Announced | Arthur C. Clarke Award
http://www.clarkeaward.com/previous-awards/shortlists/2015-shortlist-announced/
Order in the court
John Grisham has a law degree, so his legal fiction is based on real-world knowledge. For the rest of us, here are some beginner’s tips.
Top 10 Mistakes Authors Make When Writing Legal Scenes | Live Write Thrive
http://www.livewritethrive.com/2015/03/30/top-10-mistakes-authors-make-when-writing-legal-scenes/
Should I really be writing?
Ever wake up and wonder if you’re really a writer? Do you think it’s time to forget this crazy dream and just get on with your day job? Before you decide, ask yourself what your real passion is.
Two Ways to Clarify Your Professional Passions – HBR
https://hbr.org/2015/03/two-ways-to-clarify-your-professional-passions
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