We regret the passing, on April 11, 2024, of the distinguished Romanian author and critic Dan Cristea, who served as the editor in chief of the Luceafărul de Dimineață cultural monthly. In addition to being an alum of the 1985 Fall Residency, Cristea received his PhD in Comparative Literature at the University of Iowa.
Upcoming Courses
The IWP has not yet announced upcoming open-application courses. Future announcements will be made on the IWP website and via email. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please email Distance Learning Coordinator Susannah Shive at distancelearning.iwp@gmail.com.
Application Process
Each Open-Application Course will be taught entirely online and is free of charge. Anyone with an internet connection is encouraged to apply, regardless of where you live.
These courses will be taught in English and will be limited to fifteen writers by application only. International writers are encouraged to apply.
The courses are designed for experienced writers with an active commitment to studying and refining the practice of writing, but no previous experience is required.
To apply for upcoming courses, please send the following materials to distancelearning.iwp@gmail.com.
Application Materials
1. Resume or CV, 1 page
Please include your name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number.
2. Statement of Purpose, 1 page
In this statement, please describe what you hope to achieve by taking the Advanced Nonfiction Seminar and your previous experience or education, if any, in creative writing.
3. Nonfiction Writing Sample, 3 pages maximum
The writing sample must be nonfiction and your own original work. You are welcome to submit published or unpublished work.
All materials must be Word or PDF documents.
Questions?
Please contact distance learning coordinator Susannah Shive at distancelearning.iwp@gmail.com
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