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Thursday, Mar 05, 2026	Thursday, Mar 05, 2026 3:20 PM - 4:35 PM EST		How International Writers Can Build Successful Literary Careers Post-MFA International students in creative writing programs face unique challenges: Beyond navigating cultural and language barriers, they are faced with issues related to legal status and job uncertainties after the MFA. In this panel, writers from China, Pakistan, and Kashmir share post-MFA career advice focusing on four key areas: applying to creative writing PhD programs, residencies, and fellowships; securing teaching positions; and building publishing careers. Speaker(s): Presenter: Hera Naguib Moderator: Li Zhuang Presenter: Li Zhuang Presenter: Farooz Rather Presenter: Weijia Pan Artistic & Professional Development Panel Discussion Location: Room 316, Level 300, Baltimore Convention Center Session Code: T208 Event Outline - How International Writers Can Build Successful Literary Careers Post-MFA.pdf	Location: Room 316, Level 300, Baltimore Convention Center Session Code: T208	2026030515:2016:35 060	THU, MAR 5	E869C2B6-0F3B-F011-8101-8147A53E1DD0 097DE2F6-0F3B-F011-8101-8147A53E1DD0 14A276C3-0F3B-F011-8101-8147A53E1DD0 6107CF98-7F61-F011-8101-8147A53E1DD0 B15D320F-8061-F011-8101-8147A53E1DD0 B35D320F-8061-F011-8101-8147A53E1DD0 0E6B5A79-D160-F011-8101-8147A53E1DD0

Thursday, Mar 05, 2026

Thursday, Mar 05, 2026 3:20 PM - 4:35 PM EST

How International Writers Can Build Successful Literary Careers Post-MFA

International students in creative writing programs face unique challenges: Beyond navigating cultural and language barriers, they are faced with issues related to legal status and job uncertainties after the MFA. In this panel, writers from China, Pakistan, and Kashmir share post-MFA career advice focusing on four key areas: applying to creative writing PhD programs, residencies, and fellowships; securing teaching positions; and building publishing careers.

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Presenter: Hera Naguib Moderator: Li Zhuang Presenter: Li Zhuang Presenter: Farooz Rather Presenter: Weijia Pan

Artistic & Professional Development

Panel Discussion

Location: Room 316, Level 300, Baltimore Convention Center

Session Code: T208

Event Outline - How International Writers Can Build Successful Literary Careers Post-MFA.pdf

Location: Room 316, Level 300, Baltimore Convention Center

Session Code: T208

2026030515:2016:35 060

THU, MAR 5

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