The Master of Arts in Writing and Publishing program offers advanced training in the art and craft of writing poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. The program is specifically designed for students interested in careers in creative and literary writing, publishing, and editing, as well as for those seeking to expand their knowledge of writing for the purpose of teaching.
Internships
Writing & Publishing students can qualify for a variety of internships, receiving significant on-the-job experience in such areas as research, writing, editing, publishing, law, corporate communications, non-profit work, and library science. Students might locate an internship on their own or receive assistance from Prof. Chris Green, Coordinator of Professional Internships in Writing & Publishing. Quarterly Career Nights (featuring panels of professionals) and Career Workshops (emphasizing internship- and job-finding skills) will also enhance students' opportunities and experience.
Two-Year College Teaching Internship
Graduate students in English or a related field are eligible to apply for an internship at an area two-year college. This internship can be undertaken on its own, or as part of the Certificate in Teaching English in Two-Year Colleges. Please contact Prof. Rebecca Johns-Trissler for more information about this opportunity.
Faculty
Michele Morano, MFA, PhD
Associate Professor and Chair
University of Iowa
Rebecca Johns Trissler, MFA
Associate Professor and Director, M.A. in Writing and Publishing
University of Iowa
Chris Green, MFA
Senior Lecturer and Coordinator of Internships in Writing and Publishing
Bennington College
Theodore Anton, MA, MFA
Professor
University of Iowa
Barrie Jean Borich, MFA
Associate Professor
Pacific Lutheran University
Miles Harvey, MFA
Associate Professor
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Richard Jones, MA, MFA
Professor
University of Virginia, Vermont College
Craig A. Sirles, PhD
Associate Professor Emeritus
Northwestern University
Daniel Stolar, MFA
Associate Professor
University of Arizona
David Welch, MFA
Coordinator of Literary Outreach
University of Alabama
Visiting Faculty
Sarah Fay, MFA, PhD
Adjunct Instructor
University of Iowa
Nancy Grossman, MSW, MA
Adjunct Instructor
Columbia College Chicago
Kathleen Rooney, MFA
Senior Lecturer
Emerson College
Mark Turcotte, MFA
Senior Lecturer
Western Michigan University