Iowa Writers' Workshop

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Sad Me of the Past // Episode 10: Ada Zhang

Wednesday, December 4, 2024
On this episode we have Ada Zhang in the studio with us to share an early piece of work and discuss her journey in becoming a writer.
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Sad Me of the Past // Episode 9: Lila Byock

Friday, November 8, 2024
Lila Byock stops by the studio to talk about her time writing for the acclaimed series Watchmen and her current projects.
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Sad Me of the Past // Episode 8: Bret Anthony Johnson

Monday, October 7, 2024
Bret Anthony Johnston joins us in the studio to talk about his new book We Burn Daylight, his time as a graduate student at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, and what he’s working on now.
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Sad Me of the Past // Episode 7: Melissa Mogollon

Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Melissa Mogollon stops by the studio to talk about her debut novel Oyé, her time as a graduate student at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, and what she’s working on now. For her piece from the past, Mel shares a list she wrote during her time as a graduate student at the Workshop!
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5Q Interview: Angie Lee, Iowa Writers' Workshop

Thursday, January 4, 2024
"The sheer excitement of being at the Workshop -- and having the privilege of reading and discussing the wonderful work of my friends here -- is inspiring me every day."
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5Q Interview: Jake Goldwasser, Iowa Writers' Workshop and Literary Translation

Monday, December 18, 2023
"I applied to Iowa four times before I got in. Originally I came here to study poetry at the Workshop, but then I stayed for a second degree in literary translation. They have both been helpful in their own ways."