creative writing
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Pen in Paw brings majors together through creative writing
“The founders hope that Pen in Paw will leave behind a legacy of people from all backgrounds learning to enjoy artistic expression through writing.”
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The “Ovid” opportunity
The first-year focused journal provides a place for students to find community with fellow creators.
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Literary magazines are alive and well at Butler University
The effects of a pandemic and movements towards equity have changed Manuscripts and Booth, two literary magazines housed on campus.
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New center gives space to writers and speakers
Once upon a time, there was a university in central Indiana with its eye on a stronger creative writing program. Without waxing “Grimm,” Butler University’s tale involves a four-year-old Master of Fine Arts program in creative writing that needed a new home. The Efroymson Center will begin hosting speaking events on Feb. 15, after opening…
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Professor earns high scores for short story
Perseverance has true meaning to a man who waited years to see his hard work pay off. Bryan Furuness, Butler University adjunct professor of English, is among the honored writers to be published in this year’s “Best American Nonrequired Reading” anthology. Furuness’ short story, “Man of Steel,” will be the featured work. The “Best American…
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Butler welcomes first Writer-in-Residence
This year, Butler’s Creative Writing Master’s of Fine Arts (MFA) Program will have its own Writer-in-Residence, Michael Dahlie. Dahlie will be working closely with graduate students, teaching two writing workshops for MFA students as well as a craft class and senior capstone in the sping. Dahlie said the transition from being a full-time writer to…