This summer, One Story will be offering an intimate 6-day writers workshop to help emerging writers answer the question our editors get asked regularly: Should I get an Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree?
The week will include morning workshops, afternoon craft lectures, and evening panels with writers and editors, agents, and MFA directors. All events are designed to give students the practical advice they need to either apply for an MFA or to launch their career outside of academia.
Students will leave with:
- A workshopped portfolio they can use as their writing sample
- Advice from MFA directors about what they look for in an applicant
- A full understanding of the range of MFA and non-MFA options
- Insight about what an MFA can offer a writer
- A breakdown of the financial implications of an MFA
- An introduction to a community of writers at the same stage of their career
- Access to One Story editors and writers
- A look at the wider publishing world from established agents, editors, and writers
Marie-Helene Bertino, One Story’s associate editor, will lead the workshop, which will consist of no more than 12 students. Craft classes will be taught by One Story editor Hannah Tinti, and other established writers chosen for their ability to teach the craft of writing in engaging ways.
In the next few weeks we will be announcing our roster of speakers and finalizing our schedule. We are crafting a unique experience, both practical and creative, for writers who hope for a career in fiction writing.
The One Story Workshop for Writers is open to fiction writers 21 years of age and older.
Applications will be accepted between April 13, 2010 and May 31, 2010. There is a $25 application fee. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by June 15, 2010.
To apply, go to our Submission Manager and select the Workshop for Writers 2010 genre.
Applicants will be chosen based on the strength of their portfolio and on their personal statement.
The Portfolio: Your submitted portfolio should contain up to 20 pages of fiction that you would like to workshop during the week. Submissions should be double-spaced in no smaller than 12-point type. We prefer that portfolios be submitted as RTF documents.
The Personal Statement: On the submission form in the “comments” box, please include a personal statement, explaining about why you would like to attend the program, and where you are in your writing career. Applications without a personal statement will not be considered.
We are seeking applicants who are excited about a career in fiction writing and ready for a fun and productive week.
Application Fee: $25
Workshop Fee: $1100
The cost for the workshop will be $1100. This includes:
- Workshops, craft lectures, and panels
- A half-hour one-on-one meeting with your workshop leader
- Lunch daily
- An unlimited Metrocard for getting around the city
- Welcome wine & cheese reception
- Mid-Week dinner with One Story authors
- Final reading and dinner
Room and board is additional. New York offers many housing opportunities in all price ranges. We will offer accepted students a list of housing options to choose from.
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