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Master of Fine Arts in Fiction and Nonfiction (M.F.A.)

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Fiction and Nonfiction (including Young Adult)

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M.F.A. Faculty

Study with mentoring faculty who are accomplished, award-winning writers and teachers. Participate in lectures, readings and classes with nationally known visiting writers. Hone your work through mentor and peer reviews. Read publicly from your work; and meet with publishing professionals in a community dedicated to creative endeavor. More...
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SNHU's MFA writing community

Join the close and vibrant writing community here at SNHU. Meaningful interactions with well known writers, publishers, faculty, and fellow writers. Get publishing advice and support for your manuscript work.  More...
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Admission to the M.F.A. Program

Students are accepted into the MFA program during a 10-day campus residency in July and our 7-day online residency in February. During residencies, students work with major visiting writers of fiction and nonfiction and with our board of advisors from the publishing industry - editors, agents, and book marketing professionals. More...
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Manchester Area

Manchester is one of the largest and most dynamic cities in northern New England. Manchester combines small-town charm with a lively cultural scene. We’re home to two orchestras, an opera company, and dozens of nightclubs. Downtown Manchester boasts more than 70 restaurants. Go fishing, go for a hike, or go skiing. Manchester has it all. More...
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