The Iowa Writers' Workshop

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Writers' workshop
gptkbp:foundedIn 1936
gptkbp:hasAwards gptkb:James_Michener_Memorial_Prize
Distinguished Alumni Award
MFA_Program_Awards
gptkbp:hasCollaborationsWith Literary Organizations
Publishing Houses
Literary_Festivals
gptkbp:hasEvents Lectures
Workshops
Readings
gptkbp:hasFacility Writers
gptkbp:hasHistory gptkb:First_MFA_program_in_the_United_States
Promotes diversity in literature
Engages with the local community
Established in 1936
Hosts an annual alumni reunion
Maintains a strong online presence
Contributes to the literary community
Encourages experimental writing
Focuses on both fiction and poetry
Has a strong emphasis on peer review
Has a strong network of alumni
Hosts visiting writers from various genres
Influenced many other programs
Offers a two-year program
Offers fellowships and scholarships
Notable_faculty_members_include_Paul_Engle
gptkbp:hasInfluenceOn gptkb:American_Literature
Literary Culture
Creative Writing Programs
gptkbp:hasPart Writing Seminars
Visiting Writers Series
Literary_Magazine
gptkbp:hasPublications gptkb:New_York_Times_Bestsellers
National Book Award winners
Pulitzer_Prize_winners
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Iowa Writers' Workshop
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Iowa_City
gptkbp:notableAlumni gptkb:T._C._Boyle
gptkb:David_Foster_Wallace
gptkb:John_Irving
gptkb:Marilynne_Robinson
gptkb:Flannery_O'Connor
gptkbp:offersDegree Creative Writing
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:University_of_Iowa
gptkbp:products MFA_Program
gptkbp:receivesFundingFrom gptkb:University_of_Iowa
Grants