Iowa City Book Festival
Downtown Iowa CityThe Iowa City Book Festival is happening October 18–25, 2026! Join us for a week of literary events, author talks, readings, and more at various locations throughout downtown Iowa City.
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PorchLight: The Prose Exchange
PorchLight Literary Arts Center 1019 E Washington St, Iowa CityReady to get some eyes on your work? This group provides careful readings and positive, descriptive feedback on works-in-progress. They meet twice a month and workshop two submissions of up
PorchLight: Flash Forward
PorchLight Literary Arts Center 1019 E Washington St, Iowa CityFlash Forward is PorchLight's monthly studio session for writers interested in short form writing: flash fiction, micro essays, prose poetry, and more. Join them and learn more about these miniature marvels.
PorchLight: The Prose Exchange
PorchLight Literary Arts Center 1019 E Washington St, Iowa CityReady to get some eyes on your work? This group provides careful readings and positive, descriptive feedback on works-in-progress. They meet twice a month and workshop two submissions of up
PorchLight: Writing Grief
PorchLight Literary Arts Center 1019 E Washington St, Iowa CityGrief Writing - A monthly exploration of loss and heartbreak Jennifer New leads this monthly group that uses writing as a reflective tool to explore loss. Francis Weller's Five Gates of
PorchLight: The Prose Exchange
PorchLight Literary Arts Center 1019 E Washington St, Iowa CityReady to get some eyes on your work? This group provides careful readings and positive, descriptive feedback on works-in-progress. They meet twice a month and workshop two submissions of up
PorchLight: Flash Forward
PorchLight Literary Arts Center 1019 E Washington St, Iowa CityFlash Forward is PorchLight's monthly studio session for writers interested in short form writing: flash fiction, micro essays, prose poetry, and more. Join them and learn more about these miniature marvels.
PorchLight: The Prose Exchange
PorchLight Literary Arts Center 1019 E Washington St, Iowa CityReady to get some eyes on your work? This group provides careful readings and positive, descriptive feedback on works-in-progress. They meet twice a month and workshop two submissions of up
