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Iowa City: Little town, big on writing
The University of Iowa’s longtime renown and excellence in creative writing contribute to city’s international reputation as a writer’s haven.
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The First and Best Home for Writers
The First and Best Home for Writers is a multimedia overview that focuses on several writing students with a range of backgrounds and disciplines.
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Writing Across Disciplines
Iowa’s unmatched writing-related resources prepare its graduates for success in many fields.
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Five Reads for Friday: May 29, 2020
Friday, May 29, 2020
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Just Checking In: UI Press author Dominic Bucca
Friday, May 29, 2020
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Announcing the Summer Writing Residency (SWR) Online
Thursday, May 28, 2020
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Hey Iowa, What Should I Read? Weekly Writing tips from IWP Alum Christopher Mlalazi
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
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Five Reads for Friday: May 22, 2020
Friday, May 22, 2020
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Hey Iowa, What Should I Read? International Writing Program / 91st Meridian Edition
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
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Just Checking In: UI Press author Jennifer Habel
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
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Five Reads for Friday: May 15, 2020
Friday, May 15, 2020
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New Eleventh Hour Episode: Poetry and Questions of Peace
Thursday, May 14, 2020
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Just Checking In: UI Press author Connie Mutel
Thursday, May 14, 2020