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Monster of Fine Arts Writing Advice

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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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