A nearby writer’s group is offering the following:
| Category | Local MFA Offering | Agile Writers |
|---|---|---|
| Instructor: | MFA Grad/Novelist | Agile Writer Coach |
| Price | $1,399 | $160 ($5/week) |
| Entry Requirements | 10-page sample | None. |
| Start Date | September 9, 2019 | Any time you’re ready |
| Class Size Limit | 10 students | Limited by Space |
| Length of Program | 39 weeks (9 months) |
32 weeks (6 weeks Storyboarding + 26 weeks writing / critque) |
| Meeting Frequency | 1-2x per month | Every Week |
| Number of Mtgs | 13 | 32 |
| Time with Coach | 30 minutes | 6+ weeks Agile Storyboarding |
| Critique Style | Individual Study | Groups of 3 Critique Partners |
| Number of Critiques | 2 (from teacher and peers) | 32 (6 from Agile Coach on Storyboard, 26 from peers) |
| Total Hours In Class | 13*3 = 39hrs | 32*2 = 64hrs |
| Cost / Hour | $1399/39hrs = $35.87/hr | $160/64hrs = $2.5/hr |
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Agile Writers is hands down the best value around. Greg’s group is excellent for camaraderie, encouragement and critique. I would never pay $1399 for an MFA-led class while Agile Writers is around.