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Monster of Fine Arts Writing Advice

Thinking of pursuing an MFA in creative writhing? Looking to be a spooky scribbler, putrid poet, or nefarious novelist? Here are some Monster of Fine Arts writing tips I’ve compiled for Halloween:

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About the Author

Lincoln Michel

Lincoln Michel is the former editor-in-chief of Electric Literature and a founding editor of Gigantic. He is the co-editor of Gigantic Worlds and Tiny Crimes and the author of Upright Beasts. He teaches fiction writing at Sarah Lawrence College.

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