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Pros and Cons of Getting an MFA in Creative Writing

What is an MFA?  An MFA is a Master of Fine Arts. Getting an MFA in Creative Writing is often seen as a waste of time and money. Many people want their degree to help get them a job and if that’s what you’re looking for in an MFA, you’re looking in the wrong place. Having a masters can give you a small boost when applying to teaching jobs, but publication credentials are often preferred over education. So, what is an MFA good for? And what are the downfalls? Most importantly, if you want to take the leap and apply, how do you decide which school?  PROS  Validation Getting into a writing school can feel like a validation of your talents and abilities. People who are actually involved in the writing profession have judged you to be a good enough writer to take on and teach. If you’re very confident in your writing ability already this may not be a good reason to apply to a school. But if you’re anything like my past self and doubted all the teachers and family that told you...