Study with Writers’ Workshop faculty in three-week graduate-level writing workshops

This summer, the Workshop will offer graduate-level courses for credit.  Earned credits will be recorded on an official transcript. Classes are taught by Writers' Workshop permanent and visiting faculty and follow the graduate workshop format. Admission is based on manuscript review and is open to all applicants, whether currently enrolled in a degree program or not. Applications for summer 2026 will open January 12th and close March 2nd.

The Iowa Young Writers' Studio offers summer classes for high school students.

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The Iowa Young Writers' Studio is a summer writing program dedicated to high school students.

Summer 2026 Fiction Workshops

Jamel Brinkley

May 19-June 4, 2026

3-week graduate fiction workshop, in person

Jamel Brinkley
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James Han Mattson

May 19-June 4, 2026

3-week graduate fiction workshop, in person

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Tom Drury

July 7-July 23, 2026

3-week graduate fiction workshop, in person

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Claire Lombardo

July 7-July 23, 2026

3-week graduate fiction workshop, in person

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Ada Zhang

July 7- July 23, 2026

3-week graduate fiction workshop, in person

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Summer 2026 Poetry Workshops

Julian Talamantez Brolaski

May 19-June 4, 2026

3-week graduate poetry workshop, in person

Julian Talamantez Brolaski
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Margaret Ross

July 7-July 23, 2026

3-week graduate poetry workshop, in person

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