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DIY MFA Round 2: “Rabbit, Run” by John Updike

Harry “Rabbit” Angstrom can only be counted on to screw things up. Or just to screw.

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DIY MFA Reading List: “American Tabloid” by James Ellroy

James Ellroy re-imagines American history in a highly stylized, ultra-violent, and chillingly detached novel of suspense.

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The DIY MFA in Creative Writing

MFA programs help authors hone their craft. They’re also hugely expensive and, for full-time parents, the residency requirements can be impractical. Introducing the “DIY MFA in Creative Writing”.

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Made To Be Broken

Never use the phrase “all hell broke loose” – and other tips for aspiring authors.

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Peeling Back The Onion

Writing can be like peeling an onion: there are always more layers, new things to learn. And sometimes you just want to cry.

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Local Hero

Searching for a satisfying, complex plot structure for your next story? Look no farther than your front window – the answer might be closer to home than you think.

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Conflicted

Sometimes you can find conflict in the most mundane of settings … like the pediatrician’s office.

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DeLillo On “Underworld”

Listen to Don DeLillo explain his creative process to NPR’s Terry Gross.

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The Outline

Outlines are for term papers, not works of art … right? Not if you’re trying to stick to a routine and maximize your time.

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Get Back, Jack

Looking for a way to channel your inner Jack Kerouac? Or maybe you just feel like having a few drinks and people-watching in a cafĂ©. Either way – this post is for you.

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