Operates globally
University of Iowa’s International Writing Program
Guidelines of assistance
Applicants to the IWP creative residency program should be primarily a writer of fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, drama, screenplays, or graphic novels. Literary translators, journalists, and biographers have also participated. At-risk writers can also be referred on a case-by-case basis by partner organizations.
Description
The mission of the International Writing Program is to promote mutual understanding by providing writers from every part of the world the necessary space, physical or imaginative, for creative work and collaboration in an intercultural setting. Their mission is anchored in the values of freedom of expression and inclusiveness, and in the belief that creativity has the power to shape the world. They execute this mission by building enduring creative communities, encouraging cross-cultural dial.