Stephen Dodds asked W.B. Belcher:

As a potential applicant to Goddard College, what MUST I know about the low res programs there?

W.B. Belcher Thanks for the question, Stephen. Goddard has a terrific program and a very talented faculty, who work across many genres, from playwriting to fiction to graphic novels. The faculty and their range of experiences and specialties was important to me -- it opened up my reading habits, helped me take a critical look at my approach to craft, and helped me embrace my process.

As with all low-res programs, be ready to put in the time and do the work. That goes without saying. But it's simple -- the more thought you put into your plan and reading list, the more you'll take away and grow as a writer.

Lastly, in my experience, Goddard does a great job at separating the external pressures so that you can slow down and focus on your individual process and the writing itself.

Hope that helps. My best to you.

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