USC Dornsife News

For filmmaker Edoardo Ponti, poetry was the key to unlocking his talents as a cinematic storyteller.

Dyer’s genre-defying new collection of essays explores “the power that some places exert and why we go to them.” In a series of videos and interview excerpts, the award-winning author shares more about his new book, some of his greatest influences and his advice for those aspiring to be a writer.

Creative writing alumna Cory Martin’s memoir chronicles dating after being diagnosed with a chronic illness.

USC Dornsife doctoral student Robin Coste Lewis and alumna Angela Flournoy have been named finalists for the National Book Awards.

Rob Paravonian ’91 took his creative writing skills onstage and built a career as a standup comedian and comedy writer, savoring the analytical side of his craft.

The highly acclaimed, award-winning poet will teach literature and creative writing at USC Dornsife.

USC Dornsife creative writing alumna Angela Flournoy ’07 weaves together her fascination with history, the city of Detroit and the bonds of family in her debut novel, The Turner House.

These three alumni are bona fide pioneers, either venturing into gender-imbalanced professional territories — and excelling — or forgoing a secure gig to find a true calling.

In between his gig as a script coordinator for The CW’s Arrow, alumnus Oscar Balderrama has finished writing the first novel in a series based on the popular television show.