In-Betweens, Ep. 1: Everything MFA--and Michael Leali's MFA Boot Camp
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Anne-Marie sits down with middle grade author Michael Leali to talk everything MFA: what programs are out there, why you might want one, our MFA stories, how to apply, and Michael's new MFA in Writing for Young Readers Bootcamp, offered through University of San Francisco. REGISTER FOR MFA BOOT CAMP, taught by Michael Leali Things we talk about: MFA Programs in writing for children Vermont College of Fine Arts, MFA in WCYA University of San Francisco, MFAY Hamline University, MFAC Simmons University The New School University of Reno, Nevada Emerson College, Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing (YA track). We talk about this being a residential program, but this is a fully online program. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Anne-Marie's MFA application Critical Essay Part 1, Part 2 Another example of a critical essay-turned-KLC craft article on character motivation Find Michael at michaelleali.com. Interested in finding more about working one-on-one with Michael or Anne-Marie? Email Anne-Marie at [email protected], and she'll point you in the right direction. Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee!
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Anne-Marie sits down with middle grade author Michael Leali to talk everything MFA: what programs are out there, why you might want one, our MFA stories, how to apply, and Michael’s new MFA in Writing for Young Readers Bootcamp, offered through University of San Francisco.
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- 0:00 Everything MFA--and Michael Leali's MFA Boot Camp Class
- 1:07 Michael's and Anne-Marie's MFA Stories
- 3:26 Interlude: What MFA programs are there? And what does low-residency mean?
- 7:01 Back to Michael's and Anne-Marie's MFA Stories
- 11:02 Do you have to have an English degree to get an MFA?
- 12:40 Do I have to get an MFA to be published?
- 13:35 An MFA is like riding a Harley
- 14:57 Applying for an MFA--our best tips
- 35:15 Michael's MFA in Writing for Young Readers Boot Camp
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