Brad Felver

Brad Felver serves as a Teaching Professor in the English Department at Bowling Green State University's College of Arts and Sciences, specializing in creative writing instruction and academic composition pedagogy. He teaches courses ranging from advanced fiction workshops to foundational academic writing.

His educational background includes:

• MFA in Fiction from Bowling Green State University
• ALM in Literature & Creative Writing from Harvard University (Division of Continuing Education)
• B.S. in Adolescent English Education from Miami University

Felver's research centers on narrative forms and writing pedagogy, with primary focus on fiction, creative nonfiction, memoir, and innovative workshop methodologies. His work explores writing transfer across academic contexts and the evolution of composition practices, emphasizing practical applications for student development in both creative and academic writing spheres.

His publications demonstrate a consistent engagement with Midwestern settings and humanistic themes, blending literary craftsmanship with pedagogical insight. Fiction works often examine identity through regional lenses while creative nonfiction pieces explore personal and cultural narratives with reflective depth, evidenced by critical recognition in venues like Kirkus Reviews and The New York Times.

Brad Felver's scholarly recognition includes:

• Winner of the 2015 Zone 3 Fiction Award

As an educator, Felver actively contributes to writing program administration through conference presentations on assessment efficiency and identity construction in transitional academic spaces. His current creative work includes the novel Mother, continuing his exploration of narrative forms while maintaining dedication to undergraduate and graduate writing instruction.