Thanks for your interest in MFA for All! Here are some answers to our most frequently asked questions:
How will the class run? Each class consists of two linked 2-hour lectures on Zoom, two weeks apart. Each lecture will have a 10-minute break. During the lecture, students are encouraged to ask questions and make comments in the moderated chat box. The instructor will answer as many of the questions as possible. We will distribute a packet from the instructor with reading suggestions as well as relevant writing exercises.
Will students be allowed to speak during the lectures? Students will be muted during the lectures. However, you will be able to ask questions via the chat.
Will I be able to communicate with the instructor outside of class time? You will not be in direct contact with the instructor. If you have questions pertaining to the subject of the class, you can type them into the chat during the lectures. If you have questions about the class in general, contact us at mfaforall@americanshortfiction.org.
Are the sessions pre-recorded or live? The lectures will be held live at specific dates and times. They will also be recorded. We will email students a link to the recording the following day.
Can I still sign up for a class if I can’t make the class time? Yes. The lectures will be recorded, and we will email students a link to the recording the following day.
Will I get an MFA if I complete this program? No. MFA for All is not a degree-granting program—it is a community-rich online educational experience led by top-notch faculty, free of the significant hurdles of time, expense, and geography that MFAs demand.
Will the instructor read my work, or is there a workshop component to the class? No. MFA for All classes are online lectures with supplementary materials and suggestions for further reading.
When will I receive my free tote (for full Spring ’24 semester orders)? Totes will be mailed out AFTER the first class begins. We will be emailing semester students about mailing addresses then.
Are you still running your in-person ASF Summer Workshop? We loved those workshops, but for the time being we are focusing on MFA for All.