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Questions tagged [degree]

This tag should be used for questions dealing with a degree, such as whether it is necessary to have studied a certain field to be able to write about it or to write in general.

This tag should be used for questions dealing with a degree, such as whether it is necessary to have studied a certain field to be able to write about it or to write in general.

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What are good criteria to consider when looking to enroll in an MFA program?

When people ask me about what to look for in MFA (Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing) programs, I often draw a blank. Many programs like to flaunt their "celebrity" staff writers and the success of their graduates, but I don't believe these…
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Do I need to have a degree to become a writer?

I've always loved to write. Granted I haven't been writing very much these days because of university but I want to publish a book one day. I want to keep writing as a hobby because I want to do more but I've never published anything before and I…
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What does a typical creative writing course look like?

Many universities offer degrees in creative writing with courses such as “Short Story Writing” or “Fiction Writing”. I would imagine that such courses are quite unlike other subjects, such as math or history. What do typical upper-level creative…
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What are jobs that prefer or require MFAs in Creative Writing?

Other than getting adjunct work with your shiny new MFA, what other professions like them? (I'm gainfully employed, and while I think my MFA helps me, it is in not appreciated by my employer in any direct way. My question is the result of sitting…
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How hard would it be to find writing jobs with an English degree?

I would love to work as a technical writer, copy editor, journalist, or whatever--as long as it's related to writing. I would especially love to freelance and complete contracts every day. So, I've been thinking of getting an English BA with an…
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