Sending hugs! Such a wonderful process no matter what -- meeting new artists, and adding structure and deadline to my writing process.
Definitely plan to re-apply in next cycle if it is not in the cards this year ?
The shrimp thing is great ? and the person seems very genuine - I believe they are just having their work noticed by great programs! I do not think they are trolling.
+1 Love this! Love that Michener offers fiction/screenwriting focus. That is also how I would split my time.
Also @spacedumpsterwant to hear more about your animated series. Sounds like a fun project!
Actively writing! Continuing to work on my novel, and playing with some short stories -- would love to focus on literary magazine submissions over the months to come! Onward and upward, right?