Creative Writing Links
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Study along with me as I make my way through my MFA-Creative Writing program.
Below you’ll find each and every link to the publicly available writing resources we’ve studied.
I’ll add to it as I progress through the program.
First Term
Never Say You Can’t Survive: Imposter Syndrome Is Just Part of Being a Writer
Ultimate Guide: How To Navigate Genres and Subgenres Like A Pro
How to Apply Writing Feedback (And How to Know What You Can Ignore)
Writing Mistakes Writers Make: Not Accepting Feedback on Your Writing
How to Read Like a Writer: The Best Writers Are Readers First
25 Essential Notes on Craft from Matthew Salesses: Rethinking Popular Assumptions of Fiction Writing
Second Term
Hook the Reader and Hold Them: Why More Writers Should Study the Lessons of YA
2025 YA Trends: Bouncing Between the Dark and Light
Why YA? Authors Talk About the Joys and Challenges of Writing for Teens
The “Why” of YA: Why Read It, Why Write It—and Why It Gets Challenged
The Vital Difference Between Plot and Story—and Why You Need Both