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.

I absolutely love reading poetry, even write my own, but never dared to apply as a poet because, as stated earlier, I don't feel like I understand it sufficiently (I've never taken a class on poetry etc.). I did consider a cross-disciplinary program but never applied to one. Besides all that, what I really want to do is fiction and hopefully, one day, make films. So, fiction was my only option. Edit: I've never actually taken a fiction writing workshop either so...

I saw that as well. Seemed weird to me too

Welcome. Let's hope they're waiting to send out fiction. If not, I didn't make it lol

Welcome

I'd like to see your work if possible. I draw as well. Also trying to learn music production.

Sorry to hear about the life circumstances. I can relate. Be strong. There are 5 more opportunities. And even after that, you never know what life holds. I'm pretty sure some poetry candidates here wouldn't mind reading your work and giving feedback if that'd help in some way. If not, forget I mentioned it. No matter what, I and many others are cheering you on.

I have access to that show so I'll definitely check it out. Thanks for the recommendation.

??? Really I asked because I was rewatching the squid and the whale and thought it had fantastic writing. Also some of the main characters are writers. However, personally, I watch all types of films. I must admit though, I've never seen animated porn with narrative arcs.

Another random post to pass the time: Does anyone here enjoy film?

Zen friends.