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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What is Prose?
What is prose, and why does it matter? The right definition can unlock your creativity and inform the way you understand storytelling history. By Alex...
How to Write a Graphic Novel: Top 3 Tips
There are three steps to take if you want to know how to write a graphic novel: read widely, study comics, and identify the visual...
How to Get Your Art into a Gallery
If you’re wondering how to get your art into a gallery, the first thing you need to explore are open calls. These public invitations are...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...