Author Elizabeth McCracken Shares the Inside Scoop on MFA Programs

Ever wish you could get the inside scoop on what MFA programs are looking for in applicants? Author Elizabeth McCracken has served on MFA juries and seen first-hand the applications that make the grade.

Her Twitter page includes numerous tips for aspiring writers. Top three include:

1. Make your writing sample shine.
2. Short stories trump excerpts from novels.
3. Proofread!

Check out more details from this Storify post detailing Elizabeth’s best advice, first shared by GalleyCat.

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