The Author Wheel Podcast

Building Your Own MFA with Gabriela Pereira

The Author Wheel Season 3 Episode 11

Have you ever considered going back to school for a Masters in Creative Writing?

This week's guest did, but she realized what a privileged position she was in. Not everyone can afford the time and money to go back to school. So she set out to create a program that brings together the best of the MFA experience while allowing students to complete the coursework on their own timeline for a fraction of the cost.

Thus was born DIY MFA.

Gabriela Pereira is an entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and author of the book DIY MFA: Write with Focus, Read with Purpose, Build Your Community. As the instigator of DIYMFA.com, her mission is to challenge the status quo of higher education. She speaks at national conferences, industry events, and college campuses, and also hosts the podcast DIY MFA Radio.

Question of the week:  What part of the DIY MFA program is the most exciting for you? Let's chat on the Facebook page @AuthorWheel.

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Gabriela Pereira:
Website: https://DIYMFA.com
Courses: https://diymfa.com/join/ (DIY MFA Starter Kit)
Twitter & Instagram: @diymfa

The Author Wheel:
Website: www.AuthorWheel.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorWheel

Greta Boris:
Website: www.GretaBoris.com
Facebook: @GretaBorisAuthor
Instagram: @GretaBoris

Megan Haskell:
Website: www.MeganHaskell.com
Facebook & Instagram: @MeganHaskellAuthor

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