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Risk-factor seems ap...RE: novel excerpt v. stories<br /><br />Risk-factor seems apocryphal to me. A novel chunk is only riskier inasmuch as it's riskier to spend all your time writing a novel rather than a host of short stories. Stories are digestible, novel chunks aren't really. But that's not the point of the application--the point is to show you're a serious writer who can work with other writers and bring talent to a program that wants the best talent they find. Should be apparent sentence by sentence on every page, I think, not just in the story arc, etc.<br /><br />I'll remain skeptical of the risk claim until I read something statistically significant.<br /><br />That said: I'm thinking of ending my sample just after the beginning of a new section, in order to show where the structure of the novel is headed. Thoughts? Also, thoughts on providing a short synopsis, say at the end of the manuscript?<br /><br />Thanks!wScotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873374284110531249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15642985.post-59052582570884004882012-11-24T15:26:31.943-08:002012-11-24T15:26:31.943-08:00Does anyone know if it might be a good idea to dro...Does anyone know if it might be a good idea to drop off a hardcopy application in person? One of the schools I am applying to, University of California, Irvine, requires quite a few hardcopy application materials. It would probably be about a 3 hour round trip with traffic for me I live in LA), but I am wondering if it would be worth it to show my face and maybe meet a few people. Of course, I would call or e-mail in advance to set something up. <br /><br />Any thoughts?Lorindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13912165375385404001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15642985.post-39636318802929236752012-11-19T22:12:39.584-08:002012-11-19T22:12:39.584-08:00Melissa, I just finished my customized-by-length p...Melissa, I just finished my customized-by-length portfolios today. I have one that's 20 pages long, one that's 25, one that's 30 and one that's 40 [hi, Ohio State]. I am submitting pretty short pieces, so it was a matter of swapping things around so that I didn't go over the page count. I'm staying close to the upper limit for every program, whatever it is, because I want to submit as much of my work as possible, but I'm not going more than a page over because I don't want to annoy the readers. Chick Mystiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15825477586802029017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15642985.post-4938094935601136652012-11-19T12:52:09.676-08:002012-11-19T12:52:09.676-08:00My first application is due in two weeks to Rainie...My first application is due in two weeks to Rainier. I'm almost done with the manuscript for all my schools - but all ask for different amounts of writing -- for instance, if Rainier asks for 30 - 40 pages of prose, do I send at least 30, or can I send less? If Iowa wants 20 -30, then how much do I send? OSU (oregon) says 15 pages max....any advice? I'm applying for nonfiction.Melissa Matthewsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04368609851255412437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15642985.post-75945048958451042752012-11-11T10:28:50.078-08:002012-11-11T10:28:50.078-08:00I understand/agree with the personal judgment call...I understand/agree with the personal judgment calls, but this blog seems to suggest an overwhelming disadvantage in submitting novel excerpts. Like, a predisposition on the committee side. Unless explicitly stated by the university, why would this be?lettershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13225426161623624897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15642985.post-70237046681942067142012-11-11T05:33:03.759-08:002012-11-11T05:33:03.759-08:00Referring back to the chapter of a story vs. short...Referring back to the chapter of a story vs. short story debate, I finally decided to do both. I'm including two short stories and a chapter of my Young adult novel. For programs with a young adult specific program I'll do one short story and two chapters of the novel. I think you can show different things in a short story than you can in a novel excerpt. And I don't want to be so stuck in novel that I miss an opportunity. Meghan Drummondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06599059835227503241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15642985.post-42365285960195596802012-11-06T11:35:11.601-08:002012-11-06T11:35:11.601-08:00Help! I'm having a SoP panic! I have had the ...Help! I'm having a SoP panic! I have had the fortune to work with one of the faculty members at my first choice program. This individual happens to be the director, and I believe we had a good rapport. Do I mention this person's name in the SoP? Or avoid it at all costs? I've received conflicting advice and am having a hard time trusting my gut (which was to say something like, of course, having already worked with XX makes me even more certain this program is right for me, but I am equally excited to work with all of the esteemed faculty. ). Ideas or advice? Thank You.Matthew Welchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18246845172274829313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15642985.post-61930292148479019192012-11-03T12:05:56.263-07:002012-11-03T12:05:56.263-07:00I think it's mostly because people feel more c...I think it's mostly because people feel more comfortable in being able to show a complete story, i.e. the plot and character development, etc., rather than worrying about having a superchapter to submit. It is the writing "sample" so most are probably just more comfortable being able to show a range, rather than a piece that they may consider as being more limiting. But, what do I know? I'm a poet, haha. <br /><br />Forgive me if this makes absolutely no sense. I've been up to my ears in editing my portfolio the past three days, as I've actually had some time off from work. (I'm on a gap year, teaching English in Chile, and we're off work for All Saints Day.)alborotadorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17871662023601172004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15642985.post-56391616830291195822012-11-03T10:36:27.960-07:002012-11-03T10:36:27.960-07:00I want to hash out the novel excerpt issue.
I re...I want to hash out the novel excerpt issue. <br /><br />I really don't understand what is superior about a short story IF you believe a novel excerpt is more representative of you/your abilities. I am not asking whether or not to submit it, it's my best so it's going, but why the partiality to short story? Take the first chapter of, I don't know, Moby Dick, or Housekeeping, or The World Without You, etc. etc., would they not do? Not comparing myself to those, just wondering why, why is it considered riskier?<br /><br />lettershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13225426161623624897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15642985.post-50041656494242169242012-11-02T23:32:48.894-07:002012-11-02T23:32:48.894-07:00The thing about the GRE is that it can't help ...The thing about the GRE is that it can't help you, but it can hurt you. Basically the only application materials you should worry about at any level are the writing sample and the S.O.P. Everything else is secondary.<br /><br />Just remember: writing sample, writing sample, writing sample. If you're wondering about your CV or your letters, the answer is: writing sample.TheIronCagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01930153479028832391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15642985.post-41090806240361474442012-11-01T16:09:39.890-07:002012-11-01T16:09:39.890-07:00Ok, I'm starting to really freak out, and I...Ok, I'm starting to really freak out, and I'm rethinking every aspect of my application. My question is, how much does your GRE score really factor into an application? I know my sample is by far the most important component, and I know if they don't like that, they won't even look at any other aspect of my application, but I'm wondering if they reject me based on a poor GRE score. My writing score is solid, and my undergrad GPA is very good, but now I'm reconsidering not retaking the GRE (which I took 2 years ago). Is it worth the time studying and the cost for a possible improvement, or should I just send my mediocre scores and keep focusing on the other aspects of my applications?NiniJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13597306328861308199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15642985.post-39708968533712761612012-10-30T19:34:24.054-07:002012-10-30T19:34:24.054-07:00Thanks for the resume/CV advice, Sally Jane. Jenni...Thanks for the resume/CV advice, Sally Jane. Jennifer, are you expecting your letter writers to write different letters for each program? I've written lots of letters of recommendation [I'm a high-school teacher], and I've gotta say, I usually write one boilerplate per kid and then just switch out details/finesse it depending on the school or scholarship. I'm assuming my LOR writers will be doing the same with my letters, except in special circumstances--one of my recommenders graduated from one of the universities where I'm applying, has taught there, and is on familiar terms with the MFA program director, so she'll be writing a separate letter for that program only.<br />Chick Mystiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15825477586802029017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15642985.post-29137684299206971672012-10-30T18:19:24.571-07:002012-10-30T18:19:24.571-07:00It looks like we will have similar lists, Megan. I...It looks like we will have similar lists, Megan. I am also applying in fiction also, and funding is a primary concern. 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I'm sort of trying to stay away from the East Coast, would like to spend a little time working with Non-Fiction as well, and am only interested in attending programs that fund most or all of my education. Would appreciate any suggestions/ feedback. <br /><br />UNC-Wilmington<br />Montana<br />University of Arkansas<br />Texas State<br />LSU<br />Alabama<br />Oklahoma State University<br /><br />And maybe a couple of the following:<br /><br />Iowa<br />Notre Dame<br />Emerson<br />University of Colorado<br />University of Houston<br /><br />I was also wondering about Columbia College in Chicago...<br /><br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com