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The International Writing Program (IWP) is a unique conduit for the world’s literatures, connecting well-established writers from around the globe, bringing international literature into classrooms, introducing American writers to other cultures through reading tours, and serving as a clearinghouse for literary news and a wealth of archival and pedagogical materials. Since 1967, over 1,600 writers from more than 160 countries have been in residence at the University of Iowa.

 

 

News

Donor Spotlight: Hugh Culverhouse Jr.

Thursday, July 2, 2026

2024 IWP Annual Report

Sunday, November 2, 2025

International Writing Program Receives $250k Donation

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Events

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Pragmatic Approaches: A Process Talk with Sara Levine

Monday, September 14, 2026 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Shambaugh House
Join us for a conversation with the writer Sara Levine to discuss all things creative process, no matter your discipline, including the romantic approach (why it beckons, how it fails), rituals, self-knowledge, building a support system, organizing your materials, reading to write, navigating criticism, understanding the larger literary landscape, and failure.
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One Moment: Poetry Reading

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Prairie Lights Books
A poetry reading event at Prairie Lights with author Luis Muñoz from his newest book, One Moment, translated from Spanish to English by Idra Novey and Garth Greenwell.

The Ethics of Storytelling: Paige Towers’ 'What They Stole'

Thursday, September 17, 2026 4:00pm
Shambaugh House


As writers, how do we tell stories that aren't our own? What roadblocks must we navigate, and how do editors/publishers help us along the way? Join UI Press, the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, the International Writing Program, and the Office of Writing and Communication for a reading and discussion about these topics and more with author Paige Towers. Allison Means (associate director of UI Press), and Meenakshi Durham (writer, scholar, and faculty member at UI).

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