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Episode 206: Plot Twist (with Leigh Stein)
Mar 9, 2024
Scandals in sci-fi, fantasy, and poetry worlds discussed with a focus on Hugo Awards drama, AI in books, and controversies. Western sci-fi fandom reactions to Chinese community allegations examined. Conversations on censorship at Hugo Awards and social media platforms. Insights on poetry in academia, AI-generated chapbooks, and the evolving landscape of poetry in the digital age.
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- Controversies in the Hugo Awards highlight censorship issues in sci-fi and fantasy literature.
- Poetry contests offer prestige but often leave poets in debt with low financial rewards.
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The Expensive World of Creative Writing MFA Programs
Creative writing MFA programs are a costly educational choice that often lead to expensive degrees that may not pay off in the literary world. These programs can cost upwards of $60,000 and offer little guarantee of success in the highly competitive publishing industry. The focus on short stories and poetry may not align with market demands, leaving graduates with hefty student debt and few viable career options.
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