Iowa Summer Writing Festival: July Workshops

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The Iowa Summer Writing Festival is back on campus at the University of Iowa this June and July, offering 70 weekend and weeklong workshops led by 45 acclaimed instructors.

Since 1987, the Iowa Summer Writing Festival has welcomed to The University of Iowa writers from 18 to 98 years of age, from all 50 states, and from every continent. Most come to the workshop table from other areas of expertise, other lives — including the armed forces, business, diplomacy, education, farming, homemaking, journalism, law, law enforcement, medicine, parenting, pastoral care, the performing arts, and social services.

This year we're thrilled to offer courses in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, spoken word, screenwriting, children's writing, romance, mystery, writing family history, and so much more!

Join a vibrant community of writers, and take part in workshops, readings, lectures, and open mics.

The only requirement is a desire to write.

Registration is first come, first served with limited class sizes—so don’t wait! Pull up a chair and start writing!

Learn more & register today: https://iowasummerwritingfestival.uiowa.edu/

Monday, July 14, 2025 (all day)
Sunday, July 13, 2025 (all day)
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 (all day)
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 (all day)
Thursday, July 17, 2025 (all day)
Friday, July 18, 2025 (all day)
Saturday, July 19, 2025 (all day)
Sunday, July 20, 2025 (all day)
Monday, July 21, 2025 (all day)
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 (all day)
Iowa Summer Writing Festival
Multiple Locations, Iowa City, IA 52242
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Becca Klaver in advance at 319-335-1588 or becca-klaver@uiowa.edu.