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Cindy King is a Professor of English at Utah Tech University, where she has taught creative writing, poetry, and literature courses since 2016. She serves as faculty advisor for the Weavers of Words creative writing club and as faculty editor for the university’s literary arts journal The Southern Quill and digital journal Route 7 Review. Her academic and creative work bridges literary arts with community engagement.
Education
- Ph.D. in English (Creative Writing - Poetry), Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
- M.A. in English (Creative Writing - Poetry), University of Southern Mississippi, Center for Writers, Hattiesburg, MS
- B.A. in English (Literature), University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
Research and Creative Interests focus on poetry, creative nonfiction, documentary film analysis, and community-based writing workshops. She emphasizes service learning through partnerships with organizations like Encircle and St. George Academy.
Scientific Awards and Fellowships
- C&R Poetry Book Award
- Tin House Summer Workshop Fellowship (2023)
- Sewanee Writers’ Workshop Fellowship
- Fine Arts Work Center Fellowship
- Colgate University Fellowship
She actively contributes to editorial work as an associate editor at Seneca Review and TriQuarterly, and participates in the Artistic Board for the Blank Theatre in Hollywood, California. Her teaching includes courses like Poetry Writing, Advanced Fiction Technique, and Digital Journal Production.
