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Get the core knowledge of a prestigious MFA education without the tuition. Have you always wanted to get an MFA, but couldn't because of the cost, time commitment, or admission requirements? Well now you can fulfill that dream without having to devote tons of money or time. The Portable MFA gives you all of the essential information you would learn in the MFA program in one book. Covering fiction, memoirs, personal essays, magazine articles, poetry, and playwriting, this book provides you with: • Inspiration and tips on revision, stamina, and productivity • Clear instruction on the craft behind the art • Detailed reading lists to expand your literary horizons • Exercises to improve your writing endeavors By heeding the advice in The Portable MFA, you will gain the wisdom and experience of some of today's greatest teachers, all for just the price of a book.
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I read 90% of the first chapter (“Fiction”) and the Appendix. I did not read the remaining sections (“Personal Essay and Memoir,” “Magazine Writing,” “Poetry,” and “Playwriting”). Overall, I think this is a good reference work, but it drones on far longer than it needs to. But I definitely learned some stuff!