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Jared McCormack
MFA Writers
MFA Writers is the podcast where host Jared McCormack interviews creative writing MFA students about their program, their process, and a piece they’re working on.
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4.9 stars from 59 ratings
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“I have been lurking around this site for the last two years, taking notes and making plans. This month I have begun my MFA application process, well armed by all I have been exposed to on and around MFA Writers. I cannot say enough about the well-presented substantive value of this podcast.”
Dave Mallach via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/24
Intelligent and well-produced
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“First and foremost, this podcast is extremely well-produced. The sound quality is amazing and steady, the introduction is perfectly balanced with the rest of the podcast, and Jared talks with a steady pace and the most calming voice. Second, it’s extremely insightful and informative. Even if...”Read full review »
eshaf41 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/24
Fantastic resource
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“I just discovered this podcast last week and I have already learned so much about MFA programs and the writers’ experiences navigating the process. This is such a helpful resource for writers out there who want to learn about what it’s like to apply to programs, and what it’s like to be an MFA...”Read full review »
Emilie Jacobson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/30/23
Recent Episodes
In this episode, PhD Candidate Mackenzie McGee talks about her process when writing speculative fiction, including how she decides on topics and themes, how her process changes when writing flash versus her novel, and how writers are able to explore politically dangerous topics by leaning into...
Published 11/19/24
Published 11/05/24
Rone Shavers joins Jared for our annual application episode to discuss the differences between MFA and PhD applications and programs. Rone and Jared talk about how to choose the right program, put together the best application, and get the most out of your time in a program. Before that, they...
Published 11/05/24
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