MFALongshot

it's been a weird season for Iowa fiction applicants

ayyyy congrats!!!

Ydrl it's ok to triple post...We're here for you. Also thanks rbr for sharing that info. I also appreciate you sharing that that was your third try. Your perseverance is admirable.

Happy birthday!

Thanks I'll probably read them tonight. The one I read was "Me and Miss Mandible." Pretty odd but interesting nonetheless.

I've only read one story by Barthelme but really considering buying a collection. Are there any stories of his you would recommend before buying to get a better feel for his work?

I saw at least 7 people get accepted on Draft already. Gl everyone. Edit: Yesterday was only round 1 of notifications though. So there is still hope. Second Edit: I believe they were all for fiction.

Congrats! We'll be rooting for you!

Ahh now I get it. That's very different than what I thought you meant. That really sucks. Would you ever consider still working on films if it's something small with people you know (and like)? Also I didn't know the industry was that big in Georgia.

Ayyyyyy That's awesome that you worked in film. I don't think I'd mind the workaholic culture but who knows. I've only worked on a couple small projects. Were you working out in Cali or something?

Another person moved on. It's confirmed imo lol.

It looks like someone moved to phase 2 for fiction at Ole Miss (university of Mississippi). Can anyone verify this?

Iowa (IWW) is probably late this month into march. You can always check when people were accepted in previous years through the results search. It sort of gives a good idea. Also, welcome.

Hopefully just a week. Ten days max? Fingers crossed.

Also if you love fiction, don't be afraid to go back and write some. I've heard of famous authors reading poetry before writing fiction.