The University of Iowa Prison Writing Project connects the writing community on campus with prison writing communities in Iowa and beyond. We seek to foster and support writing and self-expression by the imprisoned and believe that these voices offer unique contributions to the literary landscape. We believe that when the work of inside writers is championed, both inside and outside populations benefit.

The University of Iowa Prison Writing Project is a collaboration between the Magid Center for Writing, The Transform(ED) Justice Collaboratory, The Writing University, and The Iowa Review.