2016, Archives, June 2016, The MFA Years

An Inside Look With Mary B. Sellers, Louisiana State University ’18

Image: Billy Metcalf What is it like living in Baton Rouge? How far does your stipend go there living wise? I have the advantage of growing up in the South, so I wasn’t too worried about any ‘cultural shock’. But Baton Rouge itself—it’s a nice city. It’s got that “Louisiana” texture to it which I find… Continue reading An Inside Look With Mary B. Sellers, Louisiana State University ’18

2016, Archives, June 2016, The MFA Years

An Inside Look With Kenny Stoneman, Kingston University ’15

Image: Barnyz A note from Kenny: There didn't seem to be a natural place to mention it, but I attended the MFA program at Kingston University - London from September 2014 - September 2015.  Because I only finished the first year, I received an MA, rather than the full MFA.  Most schools in the UK work… Continue reading An Inside Look With Kenny Stoneman, Kingston University ’15

2016, Archives, June 2016, The MFA Years

To Roadtripping and Year One Finally Finished

I've driven through 13 states since the last day of my first year of graduate school. I've been busy roadtripping and visiting friends and family this summer. One state my partner and I drove through was Wyoming. Though "Big Sky Country" is designated for Montana, I see why it could also apply to Wyoming. While… Continue reading To Roadtripping and Year One Finally Finished

2016, Archives, June 2016, The MFA Years

On Anxiety & Writing in the MFA

Image: Porsche Brosseau “Well, it seems to me, based on what I’m hearing, that you have what’s called general anxiety.” This comes as no surprise, but the psychologist looks at me with expectation, searching for some kind of reaction to the news. I nod and look away, already crystallized with this information, a thing lived… Continue reading On Anxiety & Writing in the MFA