Susan McCarty will read from her new novel, 2008. The University of Chicago Press offers this summary of 2008: "It’s 2008: the age of the blog, the dawn of social media, and

This writer guided critique group offers poets the chance to receive carefully considered feedback, and find writerly community. Writers share drafts of work in advance so readers have enough time

Similar to their Long Project Check In, this group is for queer writers looking to build literary community together. Each session will include free writing, discussion of works in progress,

Are you ready to get some eyes on your work? This group from PorchLight Literary Arts Center provides careful readings, and positive, descriptive feedback on works-in-progress. They meet twice a

Hosted by Sidekick Coffee and Books This fun-filled event highlights local authors and features several genres, from childrens to adult fiction and non-fiction. This event is a great way to

Will Swain will read from his new book, Certainly Uncertain: The Limitations of Knowledge and the Uncertainty of Belief. Renee Zukin, Educator, Entrepreneur, & Author of Every Day, I’m Brave, praises Certainly Uncertain as

Grief 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

Join Sidekick Coffee & Books for a free to attend reading by LT Thompson and Tatiana Schlote-Bonne as they discuss their new releases on Sunday, July 19th at 2 pm.

Co-sponsored by Iowa City Poetry and PorchLight Literary Arts Center  The Free Generative Writing Workshops provide a space for career writers, curious beginners, writers of all levels and stages of

Meg Richardson will read from her debut novel, Paradise Pawn, and will be joined in conversation with Iowa Writers' Workshop graduate and summer Writers' Workshop visiting lecturer, Claire Lombardo. Tin House/Zando describes Paradise

Sarah Minor will read from her new book Carousel: An Essay on Seeing, and will be joined in conversation with fellow Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program professor and award-winning author Melissa Febos.