2026 Creative Writing MFA Applicants Forum

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Since Draft has started the new group for the 2026 admissions cycle, I figured I'd start it here as well.

 

This is supposed to serve as a thread to discuss schools, the application process, books, essays, unending agony and despair, etc. etc. etc.

 

I'm currently compiling my list of schools—trying to really zero in on what I want from the entire thing, from faculty to classes to location—and working on my writing sample. It's difficult and exciting and terrifying, so I'm sure the next year until decisions are out will be a breeze.