Hali Felt, author of Soundings, explores gender bias in science and the art of revision. She teaches creative writing at the University of Alabama.

Tom Montgomery Fate, author of Cabin Fever and NWP alum, teaches creative writing and reflects on nature, mindfulness, and revision in nonfiction.

Laurel Fantauzzo, author of The First Impulse, NWP alum, and Assistant Professor at the University of Hawai’i, explores cultural mysteries through thoughtful nonfiction.

Hope Edelman, author of Motherless Daughters and NWP alum, is a Pushcart Prize winner and teaches creative writing at Antioch College.

Timothy Denevi, author of Hyper and NWP alum, explores emotional vulnerability in memoirs while teaching creative writing at George Mason University.

Jenny Cheng, author of House A and NWP alum, writes transformative nonfiction honored by the Omnidawn Book Prize, Fulbright Fellowship, and multiple literary awards.

Lina Ferreira, author of Don’t Come Back and NWP alum, crafts bold, multi-genre nonfiction honored by the Rona Jaffe Award and Best of the Net.

Amy Butcher, author of Mothertrucker and Visiting Hours, is an award-winning essayist and NWP alum celebrated for innovative nonfiction and cultural commentary.

Eula Biss, author of On Immunity and Notes from No Man’s Land, is an award-winning essayist and NWP alum known for lyrical, socially engaged nonfiction.

Jo Ann Beard, author of Festival Days and NWP alum, blends art and essay in award-winning nonfiction shaped by Iowa’s literary spirit and mentorship.

Julene Bair, author of The Ogallala Road, NEA fellow, and NWP alum, writes award-winning nonfiction rooted in place, memory, and environmental elegy.

Award-winning journalist Jon Anderson, City Watch columnist and NWP alum, found new depth in writing at Iowa.