Jay Deitcher’s writing career has been a natural development. As a recovering addict turned social worker, Jay says he writes “to give a voice to flawed characters, like myself.” Growing... Read more »
A narrative poet from Appalachia, Lisa Kwong identifies as AppalAsian, an Asian American from Appalachia. Her writing career has consisted of publication, teaching, event coordinating, public speaking, and public engagement.... Read more »
Growing up, IUWC 2018 participant Britton Shurley loved to read. He developed a love for writing after a creative writing course at Davidson University as an undergraduate. He once believed... Read more »
Three years ago, IUWC participant Julie McGue decided to professionally pursue her passion for writing. She built her author’s platform by writing articles and developing a blog while simultaneously working... Read more »
The Indiana University Writers’ Conference will begin in just three short days. For many participants – as well as faculty and interns – nerves and excitement mix as we prepare... Read more »
Once you have decided to attend a writers’ conference, the next logical question is: Which one? There are hundreds of conferences across the world and a cursory search online, such... Read more »
Every writer’s background influences his work. Attending IUWC gave Jonathan Malesic an opportunity to share his experiences with others while learning from a writer he respected. Jonathan Malesic is an... Read more »
Answering life’s questions through storytelling remains a challenging endeavor. Former IUWC participant Yohanca Delgado does so by crafting complex narratives to process the way the world works. Yohanca Delgado is... Read more »
Interested in receiving personalized feedback from top writers? The Indiana University Writers’ Conference will host workshops in poetry, fiction, and memoir to help conference participants take their writing to the... Read more »
Writers’ conferences offer a unique opportunity for exposure and growth. We want everyone to walk away from IUWC confident that they have achieved their goals and excited about their writing.... Read more »