Should You Get an MFA in Creative Writing? [Pros and Cons]

In this video, I'm going to talk about the pros and cons of getting an MFA in creative writing so that you can make an informed decision about whether or not it's the right choice for you.

As a published author and writing coach, I get whether or not writers should get an MFA in creative writing all the time. So, I decided to make this video to talk about the pros and cons of actually getting one. So if you're curious about what an MFA can do for your career, stick around and I'll break it down for you.

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Mary Adkins: Author & Writing Coach

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Video Breakdown:
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0:00 - Introduction
3:38 - Pro #1: Committing helps you prioritize writing
4:02 - Pro #2: You'll be part of a community
4:38 - Pro #3: You used to be able to teach
5:43 - Con #1: MFA Programs are expensive
6:05 - Con #2: MFA Programs can stifle creativity
7:43 - Con #3: MFA Programs don't usually teach you how to write a novel
8:36 - Conclusion

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Mary Adkins is a recovered lawyer, mom to a goofy kid, novelist, and writing coach.

She moved from the hectic world of corporate law into publishing 3 novels with HarperCollins.

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