5 Bad Reasons to Pursue an MFA in Creative Writing

Thinking about pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing? Here are some reasons why you shouldn’t do it.

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An MFA in Creative Writing is certainly worth your time if you go into it for the right reasons.

I talked earlier this week about the many reasons why an MFA in Creative can absolutely help you as a writer…

5 Good Reasons to Pursue an MFA in Creative Writing

If you want a few years to dedicate to your craft, an MFA in Creative Writing is a solid option. It’s also helpful for building a community and finding connections and giving you some credibility. And it’s of course a great way to help improve your writing.

But is an MFA in Creative Writing a crucial pursuit if you want to be a successful fiction writer? Absolutely not. So many people have built amazing careers and become huge successes in their writing lives without an MFA. You don’t have to do it if you don’t want to, so now let’s take a look at the negative side.