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Gary McDowell is an Associate Professor of English in the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences at Belmont University. His academic work centers on Creative Writing and contemporary American poetics, with a strong focus on innovative literary forms.
His research interests include the prose poem, the lyric essay, disjunctive poetics, and creative writing pedagogy, with secondary interests in composition, hybrid literature, and creative nonfiction. He is passionate about inspiring students to engage with writing through diverse and accessible approaches.
The trends in his publications reveal a deep commitment to experimental and lyrical forms, particularly the lyric essay and prose poetry. His works span both creative and pedagogical domains, contributing significantly to contemporary literary discourse and writing education.
Scientific Awards:
- Winner of the 2014 Burnside Review Press Book Award
- Winner of the 2009 Orphic Prize in Poetry
- Awards from Green Mountains Review
- Awards from Burnside Review Books
- Awards from Grist: The Journal for Writers
- Awards from Zone 3
- Awards from Minnetonka Review
- Awards from the Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Foundation
- Awards from Dream Horse Press
- Awards from The National Poetry Review
- Notable Essay in Best American Essays 2015
As a widely published poet and critic, Dr. McDowell has contributed to major literary journals such as American Poetry Review, The Nation, Gulf Coast, New England Review, Prairie Schooner, and Colorado Review. He has authored multiple books and co-edited a best-selling anthology, though no formal advising or grant information is available. His work plays a significant role in shaping contemporary creative writing practice and scholarship.
