MFA Writers
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 166
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 1.5k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
mfawriterspodcast@gmail.com
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Host
Jared McCormack - Host and producer of MFA Writers, where he explores creative writing programs, writing processes, and developing literary work with writers and authors.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Shipra Agarwal - Writing Desire, Shame, And Female Sexuality; Representing India For Western Audiences; Returning To Writing Later In Life; The Arizona State University MFA Community; And Her Novel And Essay Collection.
Mohammad Hakima - Immigration From Iran, Culture Shock, Social Control, Manufactured Desires, Fiction And Nonfiction, Writing Communities, And Pursuing An MFA At The New School.
Katie Wills Evans - The Influence Of New Orleans On Creative Work, Choosing An MFA Program, Teaching And Writing, Workshop Pedagogy, Writing Across Genres, And The LSU New Orleans Writers At Work Program.
Jemimah Wei - Her Debut Novel, Growing Up In Singapore, Storytelling And Technology, Artificial Intelligence, The Pressure To Move Faster, And How Literature Preserves A Sense Of Humanity.
Jonny Teklit - Writing Granular Odes, Productivity, Writing Advice, MFA Admissions Policies, Creative Experimentation, Revision, And Lessons From A Comics Class.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Lewis Millholland — Boise State University Rerelease
October 20, 2026
Writers often share work in readings, but how often do we write stories that are designed to be read aloud? Lewis Millholland tells Jared about preparing for a reading by creating a piece “that was short, had a lot of repetition, no dialogue, and noticeable voice changes.” Millholland also discusses drawing inspiration from Harvard Business Review case studies, bumping into Salman Rushdie at the Sun Valley Writers’ Conference, and the extensive literary scene (including writing workshops in H...
Taylor Melia Elyse Mahone on Floridian Myths, Messy First Drafts, and the McNeese State MFA
October 06, 2026
Florida is more than a setting in Taylor Melia Elyse Mahone’s fiction. It’s wild, prehistoric, and supernatural. It’s a place where alligators are dinosaurs in the night, and the universe might just be carried on the back of one. Taylor draws on the landscape, mythology, and Gothic strangeness of her home state to build stories. In this episode, Jared and Taylor talk about the intimate writing community she found in the McNeese State MFA, finding structure and accountability after graduation,...
Writing Desire, Shame, and the Stories You Needed to Hear: Shipra Agarwal, Arizona State University
September 22, 2026
In this episode, Jared and Shipra Agarwal talk about writing desire, shame, and female sexuality within collectivist cultures, and how those themes shape Shipra’s writing. They discuss the complicated responsibility of writing about India for a Western audience and the pressure to represent an entire culture. Shipra shares why she believes the answer is not to shy away from writing about home, but to add more stories and more voices to the literary landscape. They also talk about Shipra’s une...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with MFA Writers?
MFA Writers is hosted by Jared McCormack. Its publicly listed email is mfawriterspodcast@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for MFA Writers?
The publicly listed email for MFA Writers: mfawriterspodcast@gmail.com.
How many listeners does MFA Writers have?
Podseeker estimates MFA Writers reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for MFA Writers?
MFA Writers typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: MFA students or recent graduates, emerging fiction writers and poets, published authors, writing teachers, and established literary figures with a distinctive creative-process or graduate-program perspective. Common among recent guests: Publication in respected literary journals; Writing awards, contest placements, fellowships, or residencies; Enrollment in or completion of a reputable MFA program. Recent guests include Shipra Agarwal, Mohammad Hakima, and Katie Wills Evans.
How hard is it to get booked on MFA Writers?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does MFA Writers cover?
Recent episodes cover Literature, Creative Writing, Mfa Programs, Fiction, and Poetry. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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