I sometimes wonder if entering a writing contest is worth the money. The entry fees can add up quickly and often I have nothing to show for it at the end. Over the years, I’ve learned to be more selective about the ones I enter because, at the end of the day, I like contests.…

Many aspiring writers wonder if they should get an undergraduate degree or MFA in creative writing. I might not be the best person to answer this question because I don’t exactly have the benefit of both perspectives. If I could go back to university now, today at this age, I would study creative writing, but…