Read This Before Applying for an MA/MFA in Creative Writing
It’s a degree that would NOT increase your employability
This is part 1 of the MA Creative Writing series.
I used to work in finance. If I see someone with an MA in creative writing on their resume, I would only have one question in mind:
This person has a dream, is this job really what they wanted?
Obviously, if your plan is to become a writer and work in something writing-related, like I did, then doing an MA in creative writing is a wise choice. However, there are still other things to consider. Subscribe to this Substack as I share with you my tips and considerations for an MA in creative writing in the coming weeks.
I am writing as a person who is about to graduate with an MA in creative writing after 10 years of working in London prior to making the switch. Before you throw money into the sink or carry yourself into student debt with a current interest rate of 12% in the UK, think harder.
Not any kind of degree
The biggest indicator of having a degree in creative writing to an employer is that you’re impractical. You’re a dreamer. You have bigger shoes to fill than tying down to a mundane job you’re applying for.
