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Blog MFA in Writing Writing Tools June 2, 2025

Beyond Quotation Marks: How to Write Dynamic Dialogue

Writing dialogue begins with understanding the differences between direct, indirect, and summarized dialogue.    By Cristina Hartmann June 2nd, 2025   Anyone who has been...
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Blog Music Composition May 28, 2025

A Deep Dive Into Film Scoring Opportunities

The world of film scoring is huge. The bigger you think, the more opportunities you’ll find.  By Don DiNicola May 28th, 2025   Right now,...
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Blog Writing for Children & Young Adults Writing Tools May 26, 2025

7 Tips for How to Write a Picture Book

How do you write a picture book that young readers fall in love with? There’s no easy answer, but it starts with reading as many...
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Blog Admissions MFA May 23, 2025

A Closer Look at VCFA’s Tuition

An MFA gives you dedicated time and support so you can hone your artistic voice.   By Brianna Jett May 23rd, 2025   An MFA,...
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Blog May 21, 2025

How Writing Prompts Will Fuel Your Next Masterpiece

The right writing prompt can do wonders for your writing practice. Look for specificity, novelty, and direction.  By Natalie McKay (W ’25) May 21st, 2025...
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Blog Creative Growth MFA Music Composition May 19, 2025

A Music Theory Definition To Encourage Your Creativity

Music theory can be defined as a shared language that allows us to talk about music and how it affects us. Pictured here: MFA in...
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Blog Creative Growth MFA Writing for Children & Young Adults Writing Tools May 14, 2025

On the Art of Writing YA Horror

Writing an unforgettable YA Horror novel takes more than just telling a scary story. Use craft tools like sensory details and character agency to make...
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Blog Creative Growth MFA Music Composition Professional Development May 13, 2025

Scoring a Movie: Lessons Learned from THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES and Other Adventures

A movie’s score might feel subtle, but its emotional impact is not. Understanding the power of empathy is the key to successfully scoring a movie. ...
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Blog Creative Growth MFA MFA in Writing Writing for Children & Young Adults Writing Tools May 1, 2025

The Top 3 Author Tools for Plotting and Writing Your Next Novel

Sometimes, pen and paper just don’t cut it and we need more advanced author tools. A laptop is just the start.   By Chelsea Moyer...
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Blog Creative Growth Life After Residency MFA in Writing Writing Tools April 30, 2025

How to Write Faster From a Very Slow Writer

The answer to how to write faster starts with making a game plan, eliminating distractions, and finding a ritual that works for you.   By...
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