Items tagged with 'Education'

Until a few years ago, the bulk of my reading came from "WASP" authors. So I spent a year intentionally exploring works from authors of different backgrounds. This is what I learned.

Many students are stuck in "high school thinking" that prevents real critical analysis. In this article I define what that means, identify where students go wrong, and speculate on why this happens.

The last semester of the Gabino Iglesias MFA is here! You made it...but not before you get through these classes. Then, the real work begins.

Take it from someone who's been there, some of what people tell you is true, and some of it is bull.

I created a perfect MFA. Here are the classes you'll take during the first semester.

Open Access is a movement that seeks to circumvent barriers preventing access to information. Think traditional publishing is the only way to go? Think again.

There are a slew of reasons to study creative writing in college, if you have the opportunity and chance. Here are just a few.

Where are all the resources geared toward mid-career writers?

Some tips and advice about how to continue your writing education.

Reading is about to go galaxy-wide!

Differing studies have found that the average U.S. student spends between $600 and $1,200 a year on textbooks and supplies. What exactly makes textbooks so expensive?