From dealing with homesickness, to learning how to manage workshops, to building community in strange places, Charlie Muhumuza and Chido Muchemwa, PhD, share their experiences in MFA programs. In this honest conversation, they answer the ultimate question: Is getting an MFA necessary for writers? Show highlights0:00 — Introductions and welcome2:18 — The motive for getting an MFA3:54 — Managing workshops and the MFA’s impact on the writing voice11:19 — Giving feedback tactfully and growing in confidence 15:57 — Juggling the workload and managing time 20:34 — Choosing and building community26:52 — Alleviating homesickness 33:45 — Finding research opportunities that can sponsor trips home35:32 — Making ends meet 42:12 — Chido’s new book and Charlie’s future plans45:02 – Charlie’s advice on bringing work to the MFA46:27 — Is getting an MFA necessary? 51:28 — Appreciation and closing remarks_____________________Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v0_QHjJPMHs_____________________Guests' linksBuy Chido's book: https://houseofanansi.com/products/who-will-bury-you?srsltid=AfmBOorb_zqixd0kITaqj_y_9CWb6qEFnjg7-c1-3-6eaUPSfHf7zoPYFollow Chido on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chidomuchemwa?igsh=d3h3cjNkcnBvZDAzFollow Charlie on X: https://x.com/cdmuhumuza?s=21&t=GLRRSdbhoZNPfjfGWHvv4g_____________________Host’s linksFind out more about the show: https://www.journeyoftheart.com/Follow Lola on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/journeyoftheartpod/Follow Lola on X: https://x.com/lolaopatayo?s=21&t=GLRRSdbhoZNPfjfGWHvv4gSign up for Lola's newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hRzE5zBook a one-on-one with Lola: https://wordcaps.com/coaching/

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