New Mailbag, Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Plus some links.

Time for a new official mailbag, dontcha think?

Also, here are some links, just 'coz.

Seth's Open Letter To Poets Who Hate the Creative Writing MFA

Jim Shepard on the art of close reading. Good prep for all those heading into programs next fall, and essential advice for any writer.

April, by Louise Glück. Yes, it's bleak. But great. Balm to those applying again next year, or does it just inflame you? Responses in the comments, please.

Programs under the radar

We've already discussed sleeper programs on TK's blog. These CW MFA programs have recently (in the last 2 years) changed from M.A. programs or hardly get mentioned at all on this site. Add them to your list if they meet your needs.

Long Island University

California State University- San Bernadino

Portland State University

University of Central Oklahoma

U-California- San Diego

Rutgers-Camden

Northwestern