Damn most inspiring thing I've read in ages. THANK YOU, Janisse! I'm glad you wrote Alan Weisman, I'm glad he answered you, and I'm glad you're now doing your part to encourage us all. I have wrestled with the MFA question for years and finally, reluctantly, gave it up. It's really validating to hear you say that was an okay decision.
I think you made a good decision. The one thing an MFA can give you is time to write. And you can give that to yourself. (By going into semi-retirement, for one thing!!!)
Damn most inspiring thing I've read in ages. THANK YOU, Janisse! I'm glad you wrote Alan Weisman, I'm glad he answered you, and I'm glad you're now doing your part to encourage us all. I have wrestled with the MFA question for years and finally, reluctantly, gave it up. It's really validating to hear you say that was an okay decision.
I think you made a good decision. The one thing an MFA can give you is time to write. And you can give that to yourself. (By going into semi-retirement, for one thing!!!)
You nail it, taking those essential bits – as well as commas and periods –out of your “nail apron"!
I think I was mixing metaphors, and I'm glad you stayed with me, Rashmee.
It created rather a vivid picture, actually, Janisse! Thank you for writing it.