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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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Hey Iowa, What Should I Read? (IWP Edition)
Thursday, April 9, 2020
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Just Checking In: UI Press author Paula Becker
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
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Five Reads for Friday: April 3, 2020
Friday, April 3, 2020
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Just Checking In: UI Press author Greg Hoch
Thursday, April 2, 2020
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5Q Interview: SP O'Brien, Playwrights Workshop MFA Candidate
Monday, March 30, 2020
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Online Writing and Teaching Resources from the IWP
Monday, March 23, 2020
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New Eleventh Hour Episode: The Transformative Power of Reflection in Nonfiction
Friday, March 13, 2020
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Free Online Course Material: Creative Writing MOOC-Packs
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
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5Q Interview (UI Press Edition): Ed Folsom
Monday, March 9, 2020
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5Q Interview: Lulu Dewey, Nonfiction MFA Candidate
Tuesday, February 25, 2020