Funny Women: Personal Statement for Creative Writing MFA Applications
Dear MFA Faculty at Private University,
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...moreFor me, it is actually harder to write a book that is grounded in realism, as that is not how I see the world or how my family sees the world.
...moreThe unspoken family sentiment: If everyone worked hard and the bills were paid, that was all that mattered. There was no room for emotions.
...moreFor a while, at least, we were safe. The end is the beginning, the beginning is the end.
...moreLet’s be clear: There is no hangover cure. Anyone who claims to have never had a hangover is either a) a liar, b) a teetotaler, or c) a responsible drinker. I’m none of those things, most days, despite effort, and the number of times I’ve searched for “how to cure a hangover” in the harsh light of a weekend morning is embarrassing the older I get, so manage your expectations.
...moreJulie Iromuanya discusses her debut novel, MR. AND MRS. DOCTOR.
...moreThere aren’t enough trains in Los Angeles. Not enough for me to sleep.
...moreEllene Glenn Moore discusses her debut poetry collection, HOW BLOOD WORKS.
...moreAmanda Moore discusses her debut poetry collection, REQUEENING.
...moreWith Steven Espada Dawson, Elisa Gonzalez, and Gaia Rajan.
...moreJoshua Henkin discusses his new novel, MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS.
...moreBeth Morgan discusses her debut novel, A TOUCH OF JEN.
...moreDani Putney discusses their debut poetry collection, SALAMAT SA INTERSECTIONALITY.
...moreZakiya Dalila Harris discusses her debut novel, THE OTHER BLACK GIRL.
...moreKelli Russell Agodon discusses her new collection, DIALOGUES WITH RISING TIDES.
...moreLaurel Nakanishi discusses her debut poetry collection, ASHORE.
...moreJean Kyoung Frazier discusses her debut novel, PIZZA GIRL.
...moreMaybe this pandemic will make us a family.
...moreDinty W. Moore discusses his new essay collection, TO HELL WITH IT.
...moreDantiel W. Moniz discusses her debut story collection, MILK BLOOD HEAT.
...moreAvni Doshi discusses her debut novel, BURNT SUGAR.
...moreKelly Harris-DeBerry discusses her debut poetry collection, FREEDOM KNOWS MY NAME.
...moreMolly Spencer discusses her new collection, HINGE.
...moreI say the world is on fire. I say I’m seeing things.
...moreDawn Davies discusses her debut memoir, MOTHERS OF SPARTA.
...moreEmily J. Smith interviews her mentor, Chloe Caldwell.
...moreSejal Shah discusses her debut essay collection, THIS IS ONE WAY TO DANCE.
...moreRamiza Shamoun Koya discusses her debut novel, THE ROYAL ABDULS.
...moreZaina Arafat discusses her debut novel, YOU EXIST TOO MUCH.
...moreIvy Pochoda discusses her newest novel, THESE WOMEN.
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