William Z. Turner
Poet, Professor, Person
About
William Z. Turner holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Boston University and a triple major in English (Magna Cum Laude), History, and Creative Writing from the University of Arkansas.
He is currently in Europe on a writing fellowship attempting to use a train as a writing desk. Previously he has worked as a Content Writer, Consultant, and Dive Master.
He was born in Oklahoma but tends to claim Arkansas since, “no one really knows the difference unless you’re from there.” In his free time he enjoys watching fish swim and finding new ways to play pretend.
Get in touch
William is available for contract jobs, gainful employment, and town gossip. If you want to discuss jobs, books, poker, or any other vices, don’t hesitate in reaching out.
Publications
“Dissonant Summer Lament”
Wrongdoing Magazine
“Edited: A Poem About Love Changing Seasons”
The Diamond Line
“Sonnet On The Saline”
Fresh Words
“Flying Fish” and “Scotch Restickable”
The Quarter(ly) – Vol. V: burn this fucker down
AWARDS
Robert Pinsky Global Fellowship
Boston University
Lyna Lee Montgomery Endowed Award
University of Arkansas
Other Achievements
Research: “Monsters in Our Memory: an Exploration of Gender in 1980s Horror Franchises”
Richard Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium
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