​ABOUT THE EVENT ✏︎

​We’ll walk through every part of the MFA application—from choosing the right programs to polishing your statement and writing sample. You’ll leave with real examples, insider tips, and a clear plan to apply with confidence. Whether you’re applying this year or just starting to think about it, this session has what you need to get serious—and get in.

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​​​​INSTRUCTOR BIO ✏︎

​Justine Payton is an MFA candidate at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington where she is a recipient of the Philip Gerard Graduate Fellowship and the Bernice Kert Fellowship in Creative Writing. Her writing is published or forthcoming in Bellevue Literary Review, Isele Magazine, The Masters Review, The Keeping Room, and others. She is currently an editor for Ecotone Magazine, an editorial intern with Tin House, and a guest editor for The Masters Review and CRAFT. An avid hiker and ecofeminist, Justine has traveled and worked across four continents.