Comments on: A Post-MFA Done Good: Interview With Lewis Buzbee http://www.afterthemfa.com/archives/a-post-mfa-done-good-interview-with-lewis-buzbee.html selling out since 2005 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:53:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Cleo http://www.afterthemfa.com/archives/a-post-mfa-done-good-interview-with-lewis-buzbee.html#comment-57696 Cleo Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:40:35 +0000 http://afterthemfa.com/archives/a-post-mfa-done-good-interview-with-lewis-buzbee.html#comment-57696 I know Lew from the book business, but also through a friend who went through the program with him. I have since gone through an MFA program myself. His first published work, "Fliegelman's Desire," is one of the best books I've ever read, and I was delighted to read the last one, chronicling his experience with books. Also, I can't wait to read this new one! He is a hillarious person, delightful! I look forward to more of your interview with him. I know Lew from the book business, but also through a friend who went through the program with him. I have since gone through an MFA program myself. His first published work, “Fliegelman’s Desire,” is one of the best books I’ve ever read, and I was delighted to read the last one, chronicling his experience with books. Also, I can’t wait to read this new one! He is a hillarious person, delightful! I look forward to more of your interview with him.

]]> By: Javier http://www.afterthemfa.com/archives/a-post-mfa-done-good-interview-with-lewis-buzbee.html#comment-42197 Javier Fri, 23 May 2008 14:07:16 +0000 http://afterthemfa.com/archives/a-post-mfa-done-good-interview-with-lewis-buzbee.html#comment-42197 Estoy leyendo la versión en español y no tiene desperdicio!. Aristoteles los hay donde menos te los esperas. Buzbee es uno de ellos. Sabio y entrañable! Lástima que en un mundo tan mercantilizado libreros como él estén en peligro de extinción... Estoy leyendo la versión en español y no tiene desperdicio!. Aristoteles los hay donde menos te los esperas. Buzbee es uno de ellos. Sabio y entrañable!

Lástima que en un mundo tan mercantilizado libreros como él estén en peligro de extinción…

]]> By: Amelie http://www.afterthemfa.com/archives/a-post-mfa-done-good-interview-with-lewis-buzbee.html#comment-31367 Amelie Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:50:57 +0000 http://afterthemfa.com/archives/a-post-mfa-done-good-interview-with-lewis-buzbee.html#comment-31367 I'm in the unusual position of being a published fiction writer ( 1 novel & several stories) with a lot of experience & an undergraduate degree from Princeton in English Lit & creative writing. I got accepted into Northwestern's relatively new MCW program-- a master's in creative writing-- but haven't funds to attend. I have a new novel at my agents right now. Question is, how do I begin teaching without the MFA in case I don't ever the money? I live near Northwestern, in Evanston, Illinois. I’m in the unusual position of being a published fiction writer ( 1 novel & several stories) with a lot of experience & an undergraduate degree from Princeton in English Lit & creative writing. I got accepted into Northwestern’s relatively new MCW program– a master’s in creative writing– but haven’t funds to attend. I have a new novel at my agents right now. Question is, how do I begin teaching without the MFA in case I don’t ever the money? I live near Northwestern, in Evanston, Illinois.

]]> By: Bradley http://www.afterthemfa.com/archives/a-post-mfa-done-good-interview-with-lewis-buzbee.html#comment-22846 Bradley Sat, 27 Oct 2007 17:07:36 +0000 http://afterthemfa.com/archives/a-post-mfa-done-good-interview-with-lewis-buzbee.html#comment-22846 Armand, Yes, I know your MFA is in writing and mine in the visual arts. I really just wanted to highlight a common reality that is shared by many MFA holders. That being, we are generally unappreciated. However, I did not work for mine with the end goal of a career, fame and acceptance. It was for the sheer joy of learning. Thanks for your response and good luck to you. Bradley Armand, Yes, I know your MFA is in writing and mine in the visual arts. I really just wanted to highlight a common reality that is shared by many MFA holders.
That being, we are generally unappreciated. However, I did not work for mine with the end goal of a career, fame and acceptance. It was for the sheer joy of learning. Thanks for your response and good luck to you.
Bradley

]]> By: K.G. Schneider http://www.afterthemfa.com/archives/a-post-mfa-done-good-interview-with-lewis-buzbee.html#comment-22007 K.G. Schneider Sat, 20 Oct 2007 15:34:54 +0000 http://afterthemfa.com/archives/a-post-mfa-done-good-interview-with-lewis-buzbee.html#comment-22007 Love your interview with the Buz. He's a terrific teacher and writer, and I've been meaning to review that story collection some time now. (Already reviewed "Bookshop"--it's wonderful.) Love your interview with the Buz. He’s a terrific teacher and writer, and I’ve been meaning to review that story collection some time now. (Already reviewed “Bookshop”–it’s wonderful.)

]]> By: Armand http://www.afterthemfa.com/archives/a-post-mfa-done-good-interview-with-lewis-buzbee.html#comment-18168 Armand Tue, 11 Sep 2007 04:15:13 +0000 http://afterthemfa.com/archives/a-post-mfa-done-good-interview-with-lewis-buzbee.html#comment-18168 Hey Bradley- I wish I could give you advice. I actually have an MFA in writing- not painting and design. If it makes you feel better, I have two jobs in addition to my writing. Armand Hey Bradley-

I wish I could give you advice. I actually have an MFA in writing- not painting and design. If it makes you feel better, I have two jobs in addition to my writing.

Armand

]]> By: Bradley D McCreary http://www.afterthemfa.com/archives/a-post-mfa-done-good-interview-with-lewis-buzbee.html#comment-18086 Bradley D McCreary Sun, 09 Sep 2007 23:38:17 +0000 http://afterthemfa.com/archives/a-post-mfa-done-good-interview-with-lewis-buzbee.html#comment-18086 Is there any good, positive, advice out there for a poor fellow who graduated in '98 with his MFA in Painting and Design and can't seem to land any sort of (directly) related job, career, etc. in his chosen field of endeavour. Meanwhile, he suffers from one low paying, non benefits, with too many aging and obstreperous volunteers, museum directorships to another. HELP!! Is there any good, positive, advice out there for a poor fellow who graduated in ‘98 with his MFA in Painting and Design and can’t seem to land any sort of (directly) related job, career, etc. in his chosen field of endeavour. Meanwhile, he suffers from one low paying, non benefits, with too many aging and obstreperous volunteers, museum directorships to another. HELP!!

]]> By: CJR http://www.afterthemfa.com/archives/a-post-mfa-done-good-interview-with-lewis-buzbee.html#comment-3287 CJR Tue, 30 Jan 2007 02:33:29 +0000 http://afterthemfa.com/archives/a-post-mfa-done-good-interview-with-lewis-buzbee.html#comment-3287 I just mentioned Carver in my personal statement. Now I'm tempted to remove the mention, or it will look like I shoehorned it in after googling Lewis Buzbee. How cruel of you. I just mentioned Carver in my personal statement. Now I’m tempted to remove the mention, or it will look like I shoehorned it in after googling Lewis Buzbee. How cruel of you.

]]> By: Jason Boog http://www.afterthemfa.com/archives/a-post-mfa-done-good-interview-with-lewis-buzbee.html#comment-7 Jason Boog Fri, 28 Jul 2006 16:45:51 +0000 http://afterthemfa.com/archives/a-post-mfa-done-good-interview-with-lewis-buzbee.html#comment-7 "No more donuts!" That's the best advice I've heard all month. I just found your site, and I'm looking forward to reading more... “No more donuts!” That’s the best advice I’ve heard all month. I just found your site, and I’m looking forward to reading more…

]]> By: Aaron http://www.afterthemfa.com/archives/a-post-mfa-done-good-interview-with-lewis-buzbee.html#comment-6 Aaron Wed, 26 Jul 2006 23:12:21 +0000 http://afterthemfa.com/archives/a-post-mfa-done-good-interview-with-lewis-buzbee.html#comment-6 Yeah, Raymond Carver would certainly influence my choice, too. Yeah, Raymond Carver would certainly influence my choice, too.

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