Study with Writers’ Workshop faculty in three-week graduate-level writing workshops

This summer, the Workshop will offer graduate-level courses for credit.  Earned credits will be recorded on an official transcript. Classes are taught by Writers' Workshop permanent and visiting faculty and follow the graduate workshop format. Admission is based on manuscript review and is open to all applicants, whether currently enrolled in a degree program or not. Deadline to apply for summer 2024 is March 3rd.

The Iowa Young Writers' Studio offers summer classes for high school students. For week-long or weekend classes, check out the Iowa Summer Writing Festival!

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The Iowa Young Writers' Studio is a summer writing program dedicated to high school students.

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We are still finalizing our summer 2025 offerings. The full schedule will be available January 3rd.

Summer 2025 Fiction Workshops

Lan Samantha Chang

May 20-June 5, 2025

3-week graduate fiction workshop, in person

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Tom Drury

May 20-June 5, 2025

3-week graduate fiction workshop, in person

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Afabwaje Kurian

May 20-June 5, 2025

3-week graduate fiction workshop, in person

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Before the Mango Ripens, by Afabwaje Kurian

Claire Lombardo

July 8- July 24, 2025

3-week graduate fiction workshop, in person

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Evan James

July 8-July 24, 2025

3-week graduate fiction workshop, in person

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Summer 2024 Poetry Workshops

Mark Levine

May 14-May 30, 2024 IN PERSON

3-week graduate poetry workshop

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Sound Fury

Hai-Dang Phan

July 8-July 25, 2024 IN PERSON

3-week graduate poetry workshop with

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