Iowa Writers Community
Learn how to best prepare for a successful career in writing as you attend readings and talk with authors. Your neighbors will be students interested in literary writing, journalism, nonfiction writing, translation, drama and film/radio writing, public relations, the teaching of writing, and any other field in whic writing is important for professional or personal interest.

Iowa is nationally known as "the writing university," and Iowa City boasts a vibrant literary community. First-year students can pursue their passion for writing by joining The Iowa Writers Living-Learning Community—a place where writing and the language arts are integral to community life, and where students are mentored by professional writers through workshop and sharing opportunities.

Applicants must be members of the entering first-year student class and must submit a writing sample by March 6, 2009. See the community's web site at the link below for more details.

This community is located in a quiet environment in the UI residence halls.

Optional course
You may also enroll in an optional course called Reading for Writers.

Activities include:

• Presentations by visiting authors and members of the Writers' Workshop, International Writing Program, and Playwrights Workshop
• Opportunities to visit with nationally known authors before or after public readings
• Access to career information
• Special opportunities to explore writing-related resources on campus, and to learn how to best to prepare for a successful career in writing
• Social events with other students, faculty, and staff in formal and informal settings

First-year students only
This community accepts first-year students only; it does not accept transfer students.

How to apply
Indicate this living-learning community as your first preference on your On-Campus Housing Application and Contract. Also, you must apply for housing before submitting a writing sample.

Writing sample
The writing sample must be submitted to Angie Cochran by March 6, 2009. Additional information can be found on this web site:

Iowa Writers Living-Learning Community

For more information
For more information, contact Angie Cochran in the Office of the Provost at 319-335-0148.