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At the Writing University, we're devoted to delivering the most enlightening, educational and entertaining podcasts from the University of Iowa's creative writing programs. We gather all our offerings together here for you to peruse and enjoy!

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5Q Interview: Essay LIU, IWP Resident from Taiwan

Monday, November 3, 2025

5Q Interview: Azhari AIYUB, IWP Resident from Indonesia

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Merrill to step down as International Writing Program Director

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

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5Q Interview: Florencia DEL CAMPO, IWP Resident from Argentina/Spain

Friday, October 3, 2025

5Q Interview: Vlora KONUSHEVCI, IWP Resident from Kosovo

Friday, September 26, 2025

5Q Interview: Hyukin Michaela KWON, IWP Resident from South Korea

Friday, September 12, 2025

5Q Interview: Ndongolera C. Mwangupili, IWP Resident from Malawi

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Upcoming Events

Book Matters: Jamel Brinkley in conversation with Stephen Lovely

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Prairie Lights Books

Join us for a special Book Matters celebrating acclaimed author Jamel Brinkley, recipient of a 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship and a 2022–2023 Rome Prize in Literature.

Provost Kevin Kregel will recognize Brinkley for his external awards. Brinkley will read a selection from his work and then join Stephen Lovely, novelist and director of the Iowa Young Writers’ Studio, for conversation and audience Q&A.

“Jamel Brinkley is one of the best story writers we have…Read everything this man writes, and know...

Still Here: Helping Students Develop Strong Writing Skills Despite (and maybe even with the help of) Generative AI Tools

Thursday, January 8, 2026 1:00pm to 3:00pm

University Capitol Centre

In this session, Deirdre Egan, Associate Director of the UI Writing Center and Eva Latterner, Assistant Director of the Center for Teaching, focus on how to teach with writing in the age of AI.

Application Deadline: Spring 2026 Obermann Writing Collective

Friday, January 23, 2026 5:00pm

111 Church Street

This program offers accountability to artists, scholars, and researchers working on any kind of writing project (articles, essays, fellowship or grant applications, dissertations, book projects, edited volumes, etc.) who want dedicated time, a cozy space, and a community for the practice of writing.

In spring 2026, four writing groups will meet in our Writers' Attic at the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies at 111 Church St. Each group will meet once a week for 1.5 hours, beginning the week of...

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