I thought this looked brilliant and someone (someone?) might be interested:
Syllabus for a self-directed MA in Creative Writing 2019
"Most of the great writers we read had no MAs, but very different qualifications: life experience, yearning, a typewriter, a well-read library. Their writing courses were self-assembled."
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Syllabus for an MA in Creative Writing 2019
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This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing, FuzzyBlue! 
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"Most of the great writers we read had no MAs, but very different qualifications: life experience, yearning, a typewriter, a well-read library. Their writing courses were self-assembled."
I was lucky enough to get a BA in English, even though it took me 24 years to complete it. My actual MA is in Geography. That was fun. And is pretty useful in writing. I learned a lot about what a "Sense of Place" really meant and how it helps in being a decent writer.
I read the syllabus you posted here, Fuzzy girl, and it is a wonderful way to get an education in creative writing. The sooner one gets to it the better. I may try to complete it before I become an octogenarian.
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And if you're climbing the walls during lockdown, here's an online novel writing course, for £99 (about eleventy billion dollars):
Lol, it is like that
The MA info looks interesting. I’ve never done any kind of course in creative writing, so it’s something I should look at when time permits.
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Thank you for posting this. I've considered an MA before but balked at the price. I might try this!
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The original link has disappeared, but some info here if anyone is still interested!:
https://wille.org/resources/syllabus-for-a-diy-ma/
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Of the four books he talks about, I know the LeGuin and the King. Don't really even know the other two authors. I should give LeGuin's a try. She's arguably one of the best writers of the latter half of the 20th century and probably one of the top ten or so in sf and fantasy.
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Can I add a recommendation? A writer called Timothy Hickson has three books called "On writing and worldbuilding." They are really well written and have lots of great advice!
Wouldn't you rather have a nice cup of tea?
Learned more about writing here than I did in a semester of an MFA program (before I switched to a more practical degree). MFA is good for shredding your ego. That's about it.
Don't believe everything that you read.
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Learned more about writing here than I did in a semester of an MFA program (before I switched to a more practical degree). MFA is good for shredding your ego. That's about it.
It's a DIY course. It's not intended to replace an MFA programme, but it includes readings and activities for anyone who wants to develop knowledge and skills of the craft of writing.