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Stevie Edwards, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Creative Writing at Clemson University’s Department of English, affiliated with the College of Arts and Humanities. She serves as Poetry Editor of The South Carolina Review and Editor-in-Chief of Elysium Review. Her work focuses on poetry, creative writing pedagogy, and feminist poetics, with a particular emphasis on trauma narratives, identity exploration, and contemporary cultural critique.
Education:
- PhD: Creative Writing – Poetry, University of North Texas (2020)
- MFA: Creative Writing – Poetry, Cornell University (2013)
- BA: English with Creative Writing Emphasis & Economics/Management, Albion College (2009)
Research Interests:
- Contemporary Poetry
- Feminist Poetics
- Trauma Representation
- Gender Identity
- Domestic Imagery
- Cultural Critique
Her publications include poetry collections like Quiet Armor (2023) and Sadness Workshop (2018), alongside over 100 poems in journals such as Poetry, American Poetry Review, and TriQuarterly. Her work frequently explores intersections of personal experience with broader societal themes.
Awards:
- VSC Fellowship (2023)
- Tennessee Williams Scholarship (2022)
- Button Poetry Contest Winner (2017)
- Write Bloody Publishing Prize (2011)
Teaching & Editorial Roles:
- Teaches courses on 20/21st-century literature, creative writing, and composition
- Founded and edits MUZZLE Magazine (2010–2020)
- Senior Editor at YesYes Books (2013–2022)
Public Engagement:
- Featured at the Southern Festival of Books (2023)
- Panelist at AWP Conferences (2022–2024)
- Residencies at Vermont Studio Center and Sundress Academy
