Writing Excuses 19.50.5: An Interview with DIY MFA Founder Gabriela Pereira (BONUS EPISODE)
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Dec 18, 2024 Gabriela Pereira, founder of DIY MFA, shares her revolutionary approach to self-directed writing education. She discusses the pillars of writing, reading, and community that form the foundation of her program. Pereira emphasizes the importance of customizing your writing curriculum and reveals insights on recognizing your weaknesses and learning through reading. She also suggests a fun exercise to map your writing habits, promoting an engaging way to build a supportive writing community.
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DIY MFA Pillars
- Build a writing curriculum with three pillars: writing, reading, and community.
- These components ensure a well-rounded writing education, though the balance can vary.
Focused Practice
- Focused practice is key to mastery; target your writing weaknesses, not strengths.
- Practicing existing skills improves them but neglects building a well-rounded craft.
Reading with Purpose
- Read like a writer; analyze how authors achieve effects, not just what happens.
- Ask "how" they write, and "steal" techniques to improve your own writing.