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University of Southern Maine Stonecoast MFA in Creative Writing

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One of the leading low-residency MFA programs in the U.S., the Stonecoast MFA program provides a superb, open-minded, and rigorous two-year graduate education in the art of writing. Semesters begin with stimulating ten-day residencies at the historic Stone House on the breathtakingly beautiful coast of Maine. Award-winning faculty guide students in intensive one-on-one tutorials in creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and popular fiction, with possibilities for elective work in other areas including writing for stage and screen, translation, performance, and cross-genre. Stonecoast's supportive community helps students to discover their independent voices while communicating to a wide readership. Please see more at our website, http://www.usm.maine.edu/stonecoastmfa/

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Best thing I've ever done for mySelf

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I attended with the sole intention of getting a terminal degree so I could teach. I got so very much…

March 13, 2010 | 0 of 0 people found this review useful | Report as offensive

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kerrie l. miller | '2007

A Superb Program in a Beautiful Place with Phenomenal Mentors!

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I have had a powerful experience developing my writing with the support of this program. I entered an avid erratic…

October 02, 2009 | 1 of 2 people found this review useful | Report as offensive

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Elizabeth Garber | '2010

I'd Do It All Again

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Stonecoast was a fantastic experience. I applied because it's a low-residency program, it offers a popular fiction concentration, and it…

September 30, 2009 | 3 of 4 people found this review useful | Report as offensive

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Erin Underwood | '2009

Stonecoast is a place for growth!

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The Stonecoast MFA program is an excellent creative writing program that gives writers at all levels the support that they…

September 29, 2009 | 2 of 3 people found this review useful | Report as offensive

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Amy Alvarez | '2010

Stonecoast MFA is a wonderful and challenging growth experience.

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Stonecoast MFA is an amazing program. Everyone is so helpful, so supportive. The other students, the faculty, and the staff…

May 19, 2009 | 4 of 5 people found this review useful | Report as offensive

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Kevin St. Jarre | '2010

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Portland, Maine
New England

Admissions

Full-time: No

Part-time: Yes

Length of Program: 2 Years

Low Residency: Yes

Student Body

Genre

Fiction
Poetry
Creative Non-fiction