Acclaimed author, Wesleyan Shapiro-Silverberg Professor of Creative Writing, and Director of the Shapiro Center for Writing Amy Bloom talks to President Michael S. Roth about the rhythm of writing, the elasticity of language, and creating a home for creative writing at Wesleyan independent of major or department.
Established in 2009 with a gift from John Shapiro ’74 and Shonni Silverberg ’76, the Shapiro Center brings together academic, creative, and public writing at Wesleyan University. In 2022, Wesleyan launched the Shapiro-Silverberg Distinguished Writers in Residence program, which was made possible through the continued generous support of Shapiro and Silverberg. Discover more Wesleyan University Magazine stories at http://magazine.wesleyan.edu
