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Creative Writing Programs: Balancing Reading and Writing for Maximum Growth

Creative writing programs provide aspiring writers with unique opportunities to hone their craft and develop their creative voices. These programs often consist of a blend of literature courses and writing workshops, each playing a pivotal role in shaping the writer’s journey. Literature courses guide writers through various traditions, genres, and points of view. These courses […]

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Creative Writing as a Career Path: Workshops, Mentorships, and Networking Opportunities

It is unclear who first asserted that it is unlikely or even impossible to earn a living as a writer. However, many people refute that claim. There is still a strong need for talented and creative writers. Those individuals will still be compensated for their work. If you have a passion for creative writing, you

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The Transformative Power and Vast Horizons of a Creative Writing Degree

A creative writing degree can equip you with various skills and open doors to countless opportunities. Whether you dream of becoming a novelist, a screenwriter, a journalist, or a marketing professional, a creative writing degree can enable you to thrive in different industries.  This article will explore a creative writing degree’s practical and intellectual merits,

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The Power of Storytelling: How a Degree in Creative Writing Can Transform Your Career

Writing is one of those skills that just about anyone can do, but it takes a lot of practice, experience, and determination to do well.  A creative writing degree is a way in which someone can transform themselves from a casual novice to a master storyteller.  Many might consider creative writing as a niche degree

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A Portrait of the Artist Under Copyright

Dr. Walter Park graduated from the University of Toronto, Trinity College with a B.A. in Economics & Statistics in 1983, before going on to earn his M.Phil. in Economics at Oxford University, completing a master’s thesis on Time-Consistency of Government Debt Polices. Dr. Park earned his Ph.D. in Economics at Yale University in 1991, defending

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Five Important Books You Thought Weren’t Cool Enough to Read

I went through a phase a couple years ago just before beginning my master’s program in creative writing where I purchased books without knowing a single thing about them. Something about devoting my vulnerable reader’s heart to pages of the unknown felt risky and fun (Wild. I know.). The result is a list of books

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