Steven Edwards

Steven Edwards is a Professor in the Department of English Studies within the School of Arts and Sciences at Fitchburg State University, teaching undergraduate and graduate writing courses including Writing I (ENGL 1100), Writing II (ENGL 1200), and specialized creative writing courses across fiction, poetry, and nonfiction genres.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in English Studies from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• M.F.A. in fiction writing from Purdue University

Professor Edwards specializes in creative nonfiction and environmental literature, evidenced by his memoir Breaking into the Backcountry documenting his wilderness homestead caretaking experience in Oregon. His scholarly focus spans experimental writing techniques, literary environmentalism, and cross-genre narrative forms, with publications appearing in The Yale Review, The Sun, Orion, Longreads, and Literary Hub.

His recognition includes:

• Massachusetts Cultural Council fellowship in fiction/nonfiction (2013-14)